Procurement Category Manager

Aston Carter

Procurement Category Manager – Construction

Our client a Big 5 Tech giant are looking for a Procurement Category manager with expertise in construction procurement to join their team!

Description

Develop and execute construction category sourcing strategies across different supply chain tiers (General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs) and trades (including civil, architectural, MEP, fire protection, and fit-out) across Europe

Take responsibility for increasing competitiveness and maintain continuity of supply and mitigate risks across geographical and business unit boundaries, defining opportunities to suit the particular needs of the business

Focus on deep diving construction categories and regions to add value to the overall procurement process by identifying synergies, benchmarking, innovation, eliminating waste and identifying economies of scale, thus increasing our competitive advantage

Drive cost optimization through negotiation, standardization, value engineering, and supply chain improvements

Build effective internal and external relationships with colleagues, suppliers and partners that enables effective collaborative working and a positive and productive working environment own strategic supplier relationships

Negotiate, execute and manage framework agreements

Support sustainability initiatives

Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to key stakeholders and procurement leadership to inform decision making

Own the individual targets and goals identified across the construction category scope as well as identifying and delivering incremental value and process improvements

Innovate within the procurement space, automating and improving tools and processes to better support the Procurement life cycle

Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to key stakeholders and procurement leadership to inform decision making

Skills required

Extensive experience in procurement, contract and/or commercial management experience within construction

Experience developing strategies for procurement of various construction supply chain tiers (General Contractor, Tier 2/3 Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs)

Understanding of the construction industry contracts and procurement processes

Understanding of multiple construction trades including civil, architectural, MEP systems, fire protection, and interior fit-out

Experience in negotiating various types of large-scale construction contracts

Strong inter-personal and communication skills to manage complex relationship interfaces.

Willingness to travel

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager

Location: London, UK

Rate/Salary: 429.53 GBP Daily

Job Type: Contract

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