Category Procurement Lead

5 days ago

East Midlands, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time

Procurement Heads' Industrial Practice is seeking an experienced Category Manager to join their dynamic procurement team, working on innovative energy projects in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity for a procurement professional to contribute to the energy sector's transformation by leading key categories within an organisation focused on sustainability and future-forward energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Shaping Sourcing Strategies: Define and implement sourcing strategies for high-profile categories such as Electric Vehicle networks, Low Carbon Heating, Solar PV, Highways Lighting, and large-scale energy projects like Wind and Battery Storage.
  • Fostering Innovation: Collaborate with technical and business experts to identify opportunities for innovation, ensuring that procurement strategies align with our mission to deliver decentralised, green energy solutions.
  • Market Expertise: Leverage your understanding of the supply market to mitigate risks, develop partnerships, and drive innovation across assigned categories.
  • Leading Tender Processes: Manage the full end-to-end sourcing process, from demand analysis to supplier implementation, working closely with key stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Driving Savings and Efficiency: Help identify and deliver on targets for cost savings and operational efficiencies, ensuring continuous improvement across your categories.
  • Supporting Contract Management: Provide expert commercial, contractual, and vendor management advice to support risk mitigation and ensure corrective actions are implemented as needed.

As a Category Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and develop your skills in procurement and sourcing. You will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about delivering sustainable energy solutions.

What We Offer:

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life cover
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Access to a wide range of flexible benefits designed to help you balance work and life, including tax and NI savings options.

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