Head of Category

2 weeks ago


Coalville, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Aggregate Industries Full time

About Aggregate Industries UK:


We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all.

We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value.

Join today and build progress with us

The Opportunity
We are excited to announce a new vacancy for a Head of Category - Mining and Capex.

This strategic leadership position will play a critical role in steering our procurement strategies for mining operations and capital expenditure projects across the business.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this is an unparalleled opportunity to impact our procurement processes and contribute to our sustainability targets.

This category has a spend of approximately £400m across 240 suppliers and you will lead a team of 3 category managers.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the development and implementation of category strategies for mining operations and capital expenditure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sustainability targets.
  • Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to identify and execute costsaving and efficiencyimprovement initiatives.
  • Managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance to ensure the delivery of valuedriven and sustainable procurement outcomes.
  • Drive sustainability agenda by sourcing energy efficient assets
  • Driving innovation and continuous improvement within the category, exploring new market trends, technologies, and methodologies.
  • Ensuring compliance with all legal, environmental, and corporate governance requirements in the procurement process.
  • Mentoring and developing the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • Demonstrable leadership abilities with an aptitude for motivating and developing highperforming teams.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problemsolving capabilities.
  • Experience in driving sustainability and efficiency initiatives within procurement processes.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP) and MS Office/Google Suite.

Benefits
Competitive Salary, car/car allowance, plus bonus, 25 days holiday (options to increase) and other benefits.

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected aggregates team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim)

An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.


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