Category Manager

H+H UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the construction industry as a Category Manager, where you'll optimize procurement strategies across multiple business units. This full-time, permanent position based in Pollington or Borough Green requires a degree in a relevant field and CIPS qualification. You'll manage indirect spend categories like Facilities, Mobile Plant, and PPE, ensuring cost-efficiency and supplier performance. Be part of a collaborative work environment that values innovation and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary & discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Group Pension Plan (4-7.5% employer contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Insurance

Discounts on everyday shopping

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or similar.
• CIPS qualified or actively working towards certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for allocated spend areas, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Collaborate across departments to understand business needs and improve supplier alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Communication abilities

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management

CIPS qualification (or working towards certification)

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Category Manager

Location: Pollington or Borough Green

Full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday

Join H+H A Leading Name in the Construction Industry

We re seeking a Category Manager to take ownership of our indirect spend categories, including Facilities, Mobile Plant, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This role is instrumental in optimising procurement strategies, supplier performance, and ensuring cost-efficiency across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

Lead procurement activities for allocated spend areas contracts, tenders, and quotations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and service quality.

Conduct supplier performance evaluations and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL).

Perform spend analysis and risk assessments. Identifying improvement opportunities and mitigating supply risk.

Support contract renewals and tender processes in line with H+H Group policy.

Category Management

Collaborate across departments to understand business needs and improve supplier alignment.

Stay informed on category trends and supplier market dynamics.

Identify and implement category-specific process improvements.

Provide procurement insights and recommendations to support our strategic goals.

Mobile Plant

Monitor plant utilisation, maintenance schedules, and servicing requirements.

Identify and address inefficiencies, provide feedback to Yard and Operations teams.

Facilities

Ensure service providers meet site expectations and compliance requirements.

Assess Utilities contracts and providers to secure best-value agreements.

PPE

Partner with Health & Safety to source appropriate, cost-effective protective equipment.

Track PPE usage and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Operational Support

Process and authorise purchase requisitions.

Identify potential suppliers and manage the quotation and order process.

Ensure adherence to procurement procedures and ERP best practices (ideally Dynamics 365 Business Central).

Support in achieving departmental KPIs and procurement objectives.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Act as the point of contact for internal procurement queries.

Share best practices and tools for category innovation and performance.

Travel across H+H UK sites and supplier locations as needed.

About You

Degree qualified in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or similar.

CIPS qualified or actively working towards certification.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experienced with ERP systems ideally Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

Competitive salary & discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Group Pension Plan (4 7.5% employer contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Insurance

Discounts on everyday shopping

A collaborative, innovative work environment

Be Part of Something Bigger

Join H+H and help shape the future of construction through strategic procurement and supply chain excellence. We value innovation, safety, and operational efficiency and we re ready to grow with you. Apply today and make an impact.

Please be advised that H+H UK Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from third-party recruitment agencies or any other entities. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment to third-party agents who submit candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team, or any member of our staff without a formal agreement.