Senior Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Stanton under Bardon, United Kingdom Aggregate Industries Full time
About Aggregate Industries

We are a leading construction company, 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 a skilled professional to join our team to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value.

The Opportunity

We are excited to announce a new vacancy for a Major Capex Procurement Manager. This strategic leadership position will play a critical role in steering our procurement strategies for business development within 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 will cover projects of a spend of approximately £400m across our aggregate and cement divisions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement category strategies for major capital expenditure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sustainability targets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute cost-saving and efficiency-improvement initiatives.
  • Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance to ensure the delivery of value-driven and sustainable procurement outcomes.
  • Drive sustainability agenda by sourcing energy efficient assets.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the category, exploring new market trends, technologies, and methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, and corporate governance requirements in the procurement process.
  • Mentor and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in procurement within the construction industry, with a strong understanding of capital expenditure projects and contracting.
  • Proven track record in category management, strategic sourcing, contract writing and supplier management.
  • Demonstrable leadership abilities with an aptitude for motivating and developing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience in driving sustainability and efficiency initiatives within procurement processes.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP) and MS Office/Google Suite.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits.
  • Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected 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).
  • Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace.
  • Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.


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