Procurement Category Manager

ABL Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Category Manager in London for a leading organization within the construction industry. This mid-senior level position demands a hands-on role overseeing procurement for significant real estate projects. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong category management skills, particularly in construction procurement, backed by at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers hybrid working conditions and involves strategic sourcing across Europe, with responsibilities extending from managing contracts to driving supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement or category management.
• Proven experience in construction procurement is essential.
• Deep understanding of construction contracts and industry dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies.
• Manage tenders, contracts, and supplier onboarding.
• Deliver cost savings through supply chain optimisation.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

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Procurement Category Manager - Construction

Location: Central London (Hybrid working)

We’re working with a globally recognised organisation on an exciting Procurement Category Manager opportunity within their European real estate and construction function. If you’re a procurement professional with solid category management experience and a strong background in the construction industry, this could be a brilliant next step.

The Role

You'll take the lead on strategic sourcing and procurement activities across a variety of large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects across Europe. This is a hands-on role where you'll partner with stakeholders across the project life cycle to drive value, innovation, and sustainability in the construction supply chain.

You’ll be working across multiple trades, including civil, architectural, interior fit-out, MEP systems, and fire protection, engaging with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across Europe. If you’ve got the commercial acumen, confidence, and technical knowledge to manage complex procurement challenges, and a passion for building something meaningful, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies across all construction categories and supplier tiers
• Manage tenders, contracts, and supplier on boarding - with commercial and technical accuracy
• Deliver cost savings through value engineering, supply chain optimisation, and smart negotiation
• Build and maintain excellent supplier relationships across the UK and Europe
• Provide market intelligence and insight to drive decisions on sustainability, risk, and innovation
• Champion continuous improvement and automation of procurement tools and processes
• Collaborate closely with construction, legal, design, real estate, and finance teams
• Occasional travel may be required across Europe (up to 25%), as well as ad-hoc day trips within the UK.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, category management, or commercial management roles
• Proven experience in construction procurement is essential
• Deep understanding of construction contracts, trades, and industry dynamics
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in managing large-scale contracts across regions and business units
• A strategic thinker with an eye for both the detail and the bigger picture
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, agile environment

Bonus points if you have:

• A degree in a construction-related discipline (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management)

If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Construction and Real Estate

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