Category Manager (Construction and Engineering)

Leading utilities provider require a (Construction and Engineering) Category Manager. An exciting role, entailing; sourcing, category strategy development and stakeholder partnering, the Category Manager will shape how the organisation procures, manages and delivers construction and engineering services across the business.The Category Manager will have experience across; construction, engineering, FM, works, estates and/or utilities/public sector procurement. The Category Manager will be responsible for leading end-to-end category management across construction and engineering, developing and delivering category strategies that maximise value, drive continuous improvement, and minimise commercial risk. Managing a portfolio of Construction and Engineering Services suppliers, ensuring strong performance, compliance, and added value throughout the full contract lifecycle. Specific duties of the Category Manager include:Lead the development and delivery of construction and engineering category and demand strategies aligned to business needsStakeholder engagement, management and working on scope of workLead sourcing activities including tenders, negotiations, and contract awardsDeliver value across the sourcing lifecycle while minimising total cost of ownershipPromote procurement best practice across the full lifecycle, keeping processes current and effective Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:Previous procurement experience across; construction, ..... full job details .....