Senior Procurement Category Manager – Acquisition, Design, Construction & Engineering

Project People; Theale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to oversee key delivery areas including Acquisition, Design, Engineering, and Construction. This role is integral to developing strategies, optimizing supply chains, and negotiating with suppliers to drive exceptional value. Candidates should have significant procurement experience and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Expertise in change management and category sourcing strategies.
• 7+ years in a relevant procurement or supply chain role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver sub-category strategies.
• Negotiate new and renewal contracts with suppliers.
• Manage procurement processes from inception to contract handover.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

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Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a challenging and dynamic role? We are seeking a Senior Procurement Managerto take ownership of a range of sub-categories within our key delivery areas, including Acquisition, Design, Engineering, and Construction.

In this role, you will develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize value-for-money, reduce supplier-related risks, and deliver exceptional sourcing events. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to drive commercial benefits, service improvements, and process efficiencies across the organization.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Manager include:

• Category Strategy Management: Lead and deliver sub-category strategies that support our business objectives. Challenge materials, specifications, and supply sources to improve value.
• Supplier Base Management: Ensure suppliers have the necessary capabilities and are aligned with the company's requirements, handling issues with supplier performance as needed.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement governance and post-award management.
• Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate new and renewal contracts with suppliers to secure service, quality, value, and supply chain security. Lead negotiations for large, complex projects.
• Process Management: Manage procurement processes from inception to contract handover, ensuring diligent execution and compliance with corporate policy.
• Reporting & Monitoring: Track initiatives and supplier performance, reporting on financial benefits and risks.

The successful Senior Procurement Manager will have:

• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management in a commercial environment. Expertise in change management and category sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and process management skills. Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently.
• Degree preferred, with 7+ years in a relevant procurement or supply chain role. CIPS membership/accreditation is advantageous but not essential.

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and drive procurement excellence, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Purchasing

• Industries

  Telecommunications and Construction

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