Senior Category Manager

Pontoon; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement for major infrastructure projects in the hydrogen and carbon capture sectors. This role involves strategic sourcing, engagement with stakeholders, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive procurement experience, especially within the public sector or regulated utilities. This position is remote and starts with a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement within public sector or regulated utilities.
• Experience with major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Good understanding of procurement frameworks and call-off mechanisms.
• Experience with regulated utility / PA 2023 procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for early-stage FEED phases of major infrastructure projects.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with public sector requirements.
• Engage with Tier 1 engineering firms for contract sourcing.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes and develop evaluation criteria.

Skills

Procurement within public sector

Understanding of regulated utility frameworks

Contract negotiation

Project management

Job description

Job title: Senior Category Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months initially

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

The role

This role supports the delivery of major infrastructure projects in the hydrogen and carbon capture space by leading procurement activities during the early FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) phase. The successful candidate will help establish procurement frameworks, engage with the market, and manage strategic sourcing to enable project readiness. Working within a regulated utility environment, the role is critical to building internal capability and ensuring compliant, efficient procurement aligned with new legislation and complex project demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for early-stage FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) phases of major infrastructure projects, including carbon capture and hydrogen transmission.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with public sector and regulated utility requirements, including compliance with PA 23 legislation.
• Support the setup of engineering and construction frameworks to enable efficient call-offs across multiple projects.
• Engage with Tier 1 engineering firms and specialist service providers (legal, communications, technical) to source and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define scope, structure packages, and prepare tender documentation.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including market engagement, issuing notices, evaluation criteria development, and bid assessment.
• Contribute to the development of contract management models, commercial frameworks, and project delivery structures.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project timelines, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned procurement packages and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Provide strategic input into the development consent order process by supporting environmental and land survey procurement.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in procurement within public sector or regulated utility
• Major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Good understanding of procurement frameworks and call-off mechanisms
• Regulated utility / PA 2023 procurement experience

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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