Interim Category HUB Leader - Indirect & Professional Services

Equans; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is seeking an Interim Category HUB Leader to lead the Indirect & Professional Services category for a 12-month contract. This full-time role involves leading a team of procurement professionals, driving efficiencies in procurement processes across various categories such as HR services, IT & Telecoms, and more. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package are offered, including annual leave, life cover, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multi-category, multi-site procurement teams.
• Experience in category planning, contract negotiation.
• Strong track record in delivering large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of category strategies.
• Drive structured sourcing initiatives for value delivery.
• Engage with Group Procurement on global projects.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Business

Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Equans is looking for an Interim Category HUB Leader - Indirect & Professional Services to join the team on a 12-month Fixed term contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

Our Category HUB Leaders play a pivotal role in maximising the value of Procurement at Equans UK&I by executing a structured, collaborative approach to category projects that optimises the procurement of similar products and services. This specific role within the UK BU Central Procurement Team will focus on the Indirect & Professional Services HUB, encompassing a wide range of categories including:

• HR Services: Recruitment, Training, Travel, Meetings & Events, and related services.
• Fleet Management: Leasing, Rental, Fuel, Telematics, and associated vehicle services.
• General Goods & Services: Office supplies and services, Postal and distribution services, and other support functions.
• IT & Telecoms: Technology solutions and telecommunication services.
• Professional & Financial Services: Consultancy, Insurance, Banking Services, and related professional services

By strategically managing these sub-categories, the Category HUB Leader and his team drive efficiencies, enhance collaboration, and secure value-driven outcomes for the business.

This leadership role within the Procurement Function is essential in delivering a unified, centralised support service across a diverse, autonomous, and nationally dispersed organisation.

The postholder leads a team of 7 procurement professionals (Category Managers, Analysts) and acts as a key strategic interface with Divisional Directors, the UKBU CFO, CHRO, Legal, and HR teams.

This role is crucial in driving procurement performance, embedding category management best practices, and aligning strategic sourcing with business needs and sustainability objectives. The Category HUB Leader ensures alignment with group procurement strategy while fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and stakeholder engagement.

The appointed category HUB Leader will sit within the Procurement Senior Leadership Team (SLT) alongside the divisional Head of Procurement/Procurement Directors.

What will you deliver?

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies across all Indirect categories
• Drive structured sourcing initiatives and ensure robust pipeline management for optimal value delivery
• Translate business needs into clear sourcing requirements, aligning category plans with operational objectives
• Oversee delivery of multimillion-pound RFPs, rebids, renewals and framework contracts
• Set and manage performance targets (savings, coverage, rebate, compliance) across the HUB
• Oversee accurate and timely savings reporting, rebate validation, and commercial performance dashboards
• Champion the use of tools like Power BI for real-time category insight and decision support
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all Indirect procurement matters within the UK&I BU
• Engage with Group Procurement and sister entities (e.g., Bouygues E&S) on global and UK projects
• Lead the implementation of a Procurement Centre of Excellence model across UK entities
• Identify and mitigate category risks, ensuring supplier compliance and contract governance
• Oversee rebate recovery, contract lifecycle management, and standardisation of tools and templates
• Co-direct performance acceleration programmes (e.g., Group Procurement Performance Plan - GPPA)
• Introduce category digitalisation, demand management, and strategic supplier partnerships
• Lead initiatives to enhance sustainability, social value, and DE&I within supply chains

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Proven leadership of multi-category, multi-site procurement teams
• Track record in delivering large-scale transformation and financial results
• Experience working in a matrix organisation with central and decentralised structures
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of rebate/incentive schemes
• Effective communicator and influencer at Executive level
• Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in category planning, contract negotiation, and SRM

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.