Engineering Category Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen im Bereich Umweltmanagement sucht einen erfahrenen Engineering Category Manager. Diese Schlüsselrolle konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Beschaffungsstrategien für Ingenieurdienstleistungen mit einem Budget von ca. 15 Millionen Pfund. Sie werden für die Kostenoptimierung, die Leistung der Lieferanten und die Einhaltung der Verträge verantwortlich sein. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich für Nachhaltigkeit einsetzt, mit regelmäßigen Reisen zu wichtigen Standorten im ganzen Land. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Beschaffung und Ingenieurwesen haben, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der technischen Beschaffung und Lieferantenmanagement.
• Starke Verhandlungsfähigkeiten und Datenanalysefähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Beschaffungsstrategien für Ingenieurdienstleistungen.
• Führung von Ausschreibungen und Vertragsverhandlungen mit Lieferanten.

Skills

Technische Beschaffung

Lieferantenmanagement

Verhandlungsfähigkeiten

Datenanalyse

Stakeholder-Engagement

Education

Abschluss in Beschaffung oder Ingenieurwesen

Job description

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Engineering Category Manager, Yorkshire and the Humber

Client: Procurement Heads

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Procurement Heads' Industrial team is recruiting on behalf of an innovative environmental management company. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Category Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies for engineering-related categories. This role is crucial for cost efficiency, supplier performance, and contract compliance.

Reporting to the Engineering Procurement Manager, the Engineering Category Manager will focus on approximately £15 million spend across high-risk, high-value engineering services and materials, supporting operational and maintenance needs. The role is home-based with regular travel to key sites nationwide. Ideally, candidates from the East Midlands are preferred.

If you are experienced in engineering procurement and passionate about sustainability, this role is for you.

Salary up to c£80,000 + Bonus + Car

Key Responsibilities of the Engineering Category Manager:

Category Management & Strategy Development:

• Develop and execute category strategies for engineering procurement categories such as conveyors, Stadler systems, refractories, high-pressure fabrication, electrical services, boiler cleaning, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and mechanical fitting.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify best-value suppliers and contract opportunities.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements across engineering procurement.

Tendering & Supplier Negotiations:

• Lead tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations for engineering categories.
• Ensure procurement compliance with regulations and industry best practices.
• Secure long-term, value-driven agreements with suppliers aligned with operational and CAPEX projects.
• Build relationships with site operations, engineering teams, and project managers.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews focusing on quality, safety, and risk mitigation.
• Support supplier onboarding, compliance with health & safety (HSEQ), and contract execution.

Requirements:

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong technical procurement and supplier management skills.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Data analysis and cost optimization capabilities.
• Stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Experience in engineering, construction, or industrial procurement preferred.