Jobs in Watford, United Kingdom

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Category Manager. This role offers the flexibility of remote working with occasional travel required to our various office locations.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday - 37.5 Hours per week

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Procurement working as part of a team for the development, management and maintenance of a resilient and sustainable set of procurement initiatives that provide Amey with a competitive advantage in all markets in which it operates, enabling the company to realise its growth and profitability targets

What you will do:

• Apply the Amey 5-Step Procurement Process to all procurement activities, ensuring consistency, compliance, and strategic alignment across business units.
• Support the Head of Procurement in developing and executing sector-specific category strategies. This includes strategic planning, supplier identification, sourcing plan development, and implementation of procurement strategies tailored to each Business Division.
• Lead Category Management for designated categories, leveraging Amey's buying power and supplier relationships to deliver optimal value and lowest total cost of ownership.
• Ensure specification alignment by validating that procured goods, materials, and services meet defined requirements and deliver best value.
• Provide bid support and contract mobilisation, contributing to make/buy decisions and driving operational efficiencies while remaining responsive to market dynamics and competitive pressures.
• Facilitate cross-functional knowledge transfer, promoting collaboration and best practice sharing across contracts, projects, and divisions.
• Track and report procurement savings at both project and category levels, supporting performance transparency and continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier performance and development, contributing to the Goods and Materials supplier roadmap and programme to maximise value delivery across the supply chain.
• Forecast forward purchasing needs in collaboration with business divisions, ensuring proactive procurement planning.
• Collaborate with Transaction Services to maintain accurate supplier data in SAP, enabling seamless order placement and S2P process execution.
• Champion procurement risk management, developing and embedding risk mitigation strategies for goods and materials sourcing.
• Act as a sustainability ambassador, driving Amey's sustainability agenda through supplier engagement and responsible sourcing practices.

What you will bring:

Qualifications

• Possess or working towards corporate membership of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
• Business, Finance or Technical Degree

Skills

• Leadership
• Management of risk
• Negotiation
• Customer and stakeholder management
• Contract selection and management
• Procurement strategy and planning
• Team building and development
• Performance management
• Change management and business improvement
• Effective communication through multiple channels
• Capable of working across sector boundaries.
• Have the vision to explore and develop leading edge procurement solutions

Experience

• Significant procurement experience in the Infrastructure Support Services and Built Environment asset management sectors
• Experience in the procurement of construction / infrastructure maintenance / soft and hard business / building services subcontracts and materials
• A track record in conducting firm, fair and ethical negotiations with supply chain
• Ability to demonstrate a successful track record in delivering procurement cost savings

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Also includes Car and Annual Bonus.
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Procurement Manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

Amey is an equal opportunities employer.