Senior Category Manager - Infrastructure Subcontractor Services

Grafton Recruitment International; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Category Manager to oversee procurement for infrastructure subcontractor services. This hybrid role offers significant career growth and the chance to work with international suppliers. Responsibilities include strategy development, contract negotiation, and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading service categories related to subcontracted infrastructure.
• Strong background in procurement and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategy for third-party works and installation categories.
• Managing procurement for infrastructure solutions categories.
• Developing and implementing category strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Skills

Entrepreneurial Skills

Job description

Senior Category Manager - Infrastructure Subcontractor Services

Salary: c£75,000 - £90,000 plus a strong benefit package

Location: Hybrid working, 3 days in Leeds or London offices

Grafton Recruitment is partnering with a large international client to appoint a senior procurement professional experienced in leading service categories related to subcontracted infrastructure installation, materials, and civil engineering labour suppliers.

This is an exciting, newly created role within a dynamic and growing organization. It offers excellent opportunities for development, career growth, and access to advanced techniques and training.

About the Role

This role involves:

1. Leading strategy for third-party works and installation categories internationally.
2. Serving as a subject matter expert within centralized procurement.
3. Developing and leading strategies around the supplier portfolio.
4. Negotiating high-value and complex contracts internationally.
5. Managing supplier relationships and performance.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement for infrastructure solutions categories.
• Developing and implementing category strategies.
• Building strong internal and external relationships.
• Applying entrepreneurial, commercial, and negotiation skills.
• Adopting a consultative, client-facing approach.

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