Strategic Sourcing Manager

AR Resourcing Group Ltd; National (WA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national contractor seeks an experienced professional to create and deliver a national category management strategy within the MEP business unit. You will manage a small team of Category Managers and have responsibility for a significant MEP spend. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of procurement experience and strong leadership skills. This opportunity offers a chance to be part of a fast-growing, industry-leading company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing procurement strategy and categories.
• 5+ years of subcontract procurement experience in MEP, FM, or Construction.
• Experience leading a small strategic procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a central category management team for direct and indirect categories.
• Lead end-to-end category management for indirects.
• Support the team to resolve supply chain challenges.

Skills

Procurement strategy management

Category management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree or CIPS certification

Job description

The main objective of the role is to create a national category management strategy for the MEP business unit.

Key duties will include:

• Manage a small central category management team for direct and indirect categories.
• Lead end to end category management indirects.
• Support the team to resolve challenges with the supply chain and stakeholders.
• Manage Director level internal stakeholders.
• Achieve saving and rebate targets.

Why Apply

This is a great opportunity to join a top 20 national contractor and lead a small category management team.

You will create and deliver a national category management strategy in this newly created role.

You'll be part of a fast growing, industry leading company who have seen significant growth over recent years.

Further Details

Responsible for a £250m MEP spend within this national business unit.

Newly created role to manage the growing central category team.

Leading a small team of 2 Category Managers.

Hands on role where you will be leading the end to end category management of indirects.

Candidate Requirements

10+ years managing procurement strategy and categories for a leading contractor or subcontractor.

5+ years of subcontract procurement experience across any MEP, FM or Construction packages and projects.

Experience leading a small strategic procurement team.

Strong personality with gravitas in order to achieve stakeholder requirements.

Relevant degree or CIPS is desirable.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.