Category Manager - Major Projects (Construction)

North East England Permanent £50,000 - £65,000 per year
  • Category Manager leading Major Projects across Construction,
  • Flexible hybrid working, Not For Profit Sector

About Our Client

The client is a Not for Profit Organisation based in the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team with diverse and talented individuals. This client works closely with the wider teams including Finance and Legal to provide specialist purchasing advise throughout. They are really excited to be offering an opportunity for a specialist Category Manager to lead their Major Projects!

Job Description

The Key Responsibilities of the Category Manager for Major Project will be:

  • To develop a strategic plan for the direction of the procurement's required for the Major Projects Category
  • Leading and developing the implementation of the Category Plan based market knowledge and strategic goals
  • Implement the sourcing strategy for new projects and deliver clear value for money benefits through cost savings and proactive influence across departments
  • Lead on advising key stakeholders as well as procurement process training across departments while managing a category buyer
  • Assisting the Director of Procurement with effective procurement processes while achieving sustainability and socio- economic targets

The Successful Applicant

The successfull Category manager for Major Projects will:

  • Have experience in developing strategic category management plans
  • Led complex tender processes and negotiations as well as managing effective supplier relationships
  • Have excellent knowledge in Construction and be commercially aware
  • CIPS quailed or equivalent experience

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + Good Pension + 35 days annual leave + Hybrid working

Contact
Phoebe Waddicor
Quote job ref
JN-092023-6168813
Phone number
+44 113 243 7741

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
North East England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Phoebe Waddicor
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7741
Job reference
JN-092023-6168813