Senior Category Manager – Nuclear Construction Procurement

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salaries

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is supporting Sizewell C and seeks a Category Manager to lead procurement strategies across high-value packages for the project. You will design and deliver category-specific plans, perform market analysis, supplier selection, and risk assessments to ensure value for money and compliance with nuclear governance.

In this role you will manage a team of Buyers / Senior Buyers, collaborate with commercial teams, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining Zero Harm

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the construction industry and demonstrated knowledge of interfaces and relationships.
• Implemented project procurement plans using a wide variety of contract types.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Can manage and supervise staff.
• Lead category specific activities.
• A measured approach to decision making and best value procurement.
• Delivered demonstrable added value through procurement activity.
• MCIPS membership or chartership with CIOB or RICS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver procurement strategies for project-wide and high-value packages.
• Execute end-to-end sourcing strategies aligned with package strategy.
• Procure complex packages in line with SZC procurement & supply chain strategy.
• Maintain ethical, compliant procurement in line with governance and nuclear regulations.
• Collaborate with commercial teams in contract negotiations and supplier checks.
• Provide regular reports on procurement and supplier performance.
• Monitor market to identify new suppliers and products.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Procurement strategy

Risk & opportunity management

Project procurement

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

MCIPS

Job description

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is supporting Sizewell C and seeks a Category Manager to lead procurement strategies across high-value packages for the project. You will design and deliver category-specific plans, perform market analysis, supplier selection, and risk assessments to ensure value for money and compliance with nuclear governance.

In this role you will manage a team of Buyers / Senior Buyers, collaborate with commercial teams, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining Zero Harm