Senior Procurement Manager - Category Management

Tarmac Trading; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for its Category Management operations. The candidate will shape the procurement strategy, leading a talented team managing over £500 million in annual spend across various services. The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a proven track record in category management, particularly in engineering, fleet, or construction sectors. This is an opportunity to drive significant value in a high-impact function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management or strategic procurement, ideally in engineering, fleet, or construction sectors.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on coaching and developing team talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Category Management strategy and governance.
• Manage a £500m+ annual spend across UK Logistics, Facilities, Estates, and General Services.
• Spearhead Fleet Management strategies to enhance safety and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with global procurement frameworks.

Skills

Category management

Strategic procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager Category Management

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering value, driving efficiency, and leading high-performing teams? Tarmac is looking for an exceptional Senior Procurement Manager to take ownership of Category Management across our UK operations.

About the Role

As a pivotal leader within our Procurement function, youll :

• Shape and deliver our Category Management strategy and governanceacross Tarmac.
• Lead and coach a talented team managing a £500m+ annual spend across UK Logistics, Facilities, Estates, and General Services.
• Spearhead our Fleet Management strategyfor cars and vansenhancing safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to unlock value, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with the wider CRH global procurement framework.

This role is about more than procurement its about transforming how we deliver value to our business and customers.

What Youll Bring

Youre a resilient and commercially astute professional who can influence at all levels. Youll bring :

• A track record in category management or strategic procurement, ideally in engineering, fleet, or construction sectors.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities, with a passion for developing talent.

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