Senior Category Manager

Senior Category Manager – Construction Procurement – Manchester (2/3 times a month) – Up to £65,000 + Benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector procurement organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to join their Construction Procurement team. You will take ownership of strategic construction procurement frameworks, developing category strategies, managing key stakeholder relationships, and delivering value-driven procurement solutions across a diverse portfolio of capital and infrastructure projects.

Benefits:

• £5,400 car allowance
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy additional days
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Duties:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of procurement professionals across the construction category.
• Develop and implement short and long-term category strategies to deliver value, resilience, and supply chain improvements.
• Manage construction-related procurement activity, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations and best practice.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on construction procurement and contract management matters.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements through data analysis and market intelligence.
• Oversee a portfolio of high-value procurement projects, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic procurement support and advice.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve commercial value, service excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and industry developments to support informed procurement decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and category performance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience within a public sector procurement environment.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and associated compliance requirements.
• Experience managing construction procurement activity, including NEC and JCT contract frameworks.
• Track record of leading complex, high-value procurement projects and programmes.
• Experience managing and developing procurement professionals.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and supplier management capability.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on delivering value and continuous improvement.

If you would like to discuss this Senior Category Manager role in more detail, get in touch with the team at Elevation Recruitment Group now.