Construction Category Manager

Cloister Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloister Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Construction Category Manager to lead strategic procurement in the Engineering & Construction sector. This role involves developing category strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation. Join a dynamic team that values your input and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Support for ongoing development

Opportunity to pursue CIPS qualifications

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or capital procurement.
• Relevant qualifications like CIPS or a bachelor's degree.
• Strong planning and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full category lifecycle from strategy development to implementation.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Contract Management, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Planning

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Influence

Education

CIPS

Bachelor's degree in business or procurement

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? This is an exciting opportunity to build a long–term future within a growing and dynamic Purchasing team. We re looking for a Construction Category Manager to lead strategic procurement activity across a range of areas within the Engineering & Construction sector.

As a core member of the Engineering & Construction category team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of category strategies that align with wider business goals. Your work will directly influence strategic decision–making, maximise value creation, and deliver cost efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full category lifecycle from strategy development through to implementation and review.

• Work collaboratively with Sourcing, Contract Management, and Commercial teams to ensure category strategies are aligned and effectively executed.

• Ensure all procurement activity complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Use best–practice procurement tools, techniques, and processes to deliver category value and performance.

• Drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement within the category.

About You:

• Proven experience in construction or capital procurement, ideally within a regulated environment.

• Relevant qualifications such as CIPS or a bachelor s degree in business, procurement, or a related field.

• Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Confident communicator with the soft skills to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

• Passion for professional development, with a desire to grow your skills and capabilities.

Why Join Us?

• High–impact role with ownership of key categories of spend.

• Excellent opportunity to shape your deliverables and contribute to strategic initiatives.

• Support for ongoing development, including the opportunity to pursue or complete CIPS qualifications.

• A collaborative and empowering environment where your voice will be heard and valued.

Apply today and become part of a forward–thinking team that s shaping the future of procurement in Engineering & Construction.