Senior Category Manager
Job Summary
- The Senior Category Manager will provide expert procurement and commercial leadership across the Regeneration Economy & Housing Development (REHD) division. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality compliant procurement solutions primarily within construction and regeneration. The position involves managing risk ensuring value for money and supporting major capital works programs. The post holder will lead end-to-end procurement activities from strategy and planning to contract award and management while influencing stakeholders and promoting best practices across the organization.
- Lead and deliver complex procurement projects particularly within regeneration and construction.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Provide expert advice on procurement commissioning and contract management.
- Promote best practices and the value of procurement across internal stakeholders.
- Oversee procurement and management of major works and professional services contracts.
- Lead contract negotiations variations and extensions in line with regulations.
- Ensure contracts deliver value for money and meet service requirements.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance effectively.
- Significant experience in public sector procurement at a senior level.
- Proven track record managing complex and high-value procurement projects.
- Experience within regeneration housing construction or built environment sectors.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. JCT NEC Design & Build).
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS) or equivalent experience.
- Extensive procurement experience in complex environments.
- Background in regeneration housing construction or built environment (desirable but highly relevant).
- Location: Hackney London
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
Required Skills:
The Senior Category Manager will provide expert procurement and commercial leadership across the Regeneration Economy & Housing Development (REHD) division. The role focuses on delivering high-quality compliant procurement solutionsprimarily within construction and regenerationwhile managing risk ensuring value for money and supporting major capital works programmes.
Required Education:
The Senior Category Manager will provide expert procurement and commercial leadership across the Regeneration Economy & Housing Development (REHD) division. The role focuses on delivering high-quality compliant procurement solutionsprimarily within construction and regenerationwhile managing risk ensuring value for money and supporting major capital works programmes.