Senior Category Manager

Empro Consultants; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular building innovator in the UK is seeking a Senior Category Manager to enhance procurement strategies and manage supplier relations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in procurement, particularly in construction or engineering, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid UK Driving licence are required. Join us to make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 7+ years in procurement or category management.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and must hold a valid UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Select and negotiate with top suppliers, optimize performance.
• Oversee budgets and implement savings strategies.
• Ensure high standards and resolve issues.
• Develop sourcing plans based on business goals.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with ethical practices and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a leading UK and European modular building innovator, providing top-quality spaces for work, education, and living. Join us to lead our procurement strategy and make a significant impact!

About the opportunity:

As our Senior Category Manager, you'll drive category and sourcing strategies, manage suppliers, and ensure cost-effective procurement.

Key responsibilities:

• Supplier Management: Select and negotiate with top suppliers, optimize performance.
• Cost Control: Oversee budgets, implement savings strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure high standards and resolve issues.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop plans to align with business goals and market trends.
• Contract Management: Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Compliance: Ensure ethical practices and risk management.

Required experience:

• 7+ years in procurement or category management.
• Procurement or category management background in construction, manufacturing, or engineering
• Experience in transport or subcontractor procurement a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to travel.
• Must hold a valid UK Driving licence

Why apply for this exciting opportunity:

Ready to lead? Apply now and make a difference