Strategic Category Manager – Utilities & Projects (Hybrid)

Pontoon; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Category Manager for a hybrid role based in Castle Donington. This position will focus on managing procurement processes for substation construction projects, ensuring quality supplier responses, and adherence to procurement policies. Ideal candidates will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a solid understanding of construction project requirements. This role is essential for driving efficiency and quality while identifying value creation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in procurement processes, including frameworks and bid evaluations.
• Understanding of construction project requirements, including CDM regulations.
• Strong ability to work independently after initial training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of supplier responses to avoid variations/issues later.
• Conduct site visits with engineers and suppliers when needed.
• Manage call-off processes under frameworks such as RFQs/mini tenders.

Skills

Procurement processes

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship-building

Construction project understanding

Job description

A leading procurement consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Category Manager for a hybrid role based in Castle Donington. This position will focus on managing procurement processes for substation construction projects, ensuring quality supplier responses, and adherence to procurement policies. Ideal candidates will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a solid understanding of construction project requirements. This role is essential for driving efficiency and quality while identifying value creation opportunities.