Construction Category Manager

Scotland Excel are seeking to strengthen the portfolio of construction contracts developed for use by our members. If you are an experienced individual with a strong and proven track record of delivery within a construction procurement and contracting environment this could be your next career move. The post holder will provide leadership to a team of procurement professionals with a focus on bringing knowledge, expertise and practical experience to tackling the challenges current to the work Scotland's local government community do with the construction sector.

The right individual will have a blend of experience gained from the public or private sector, will have a well-developed understanding of construction contracting practices and public procurement legislation. This appointment is an opportunity for you to make an impact in a high value, high impact category and support our members to deliver on their priorities.

Our portfolio has been developed to provide routes to market for social housing and other public assets; from design to build through to day to day maintenance, repairs and refurbishments - including improving the energy efficiency. These contracts can make a real difference to the living arrangements of tenants, the learning experiences of children in schools and the working environments of public sector workers in Scotland.

Come and join us in striving to bring an innovative and well executed range of contracts into being and to work in collaboration with others to make lives of people across Scotland better.

Principal Role

• Leads the team on strategic sourcing activities for a specific category spend with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining / improving quality and services levels.
• Has responsibility for the commercial management of designated goods, services and works related commodities and the implementation of best procurement practice.
• Works closely with stakeholders on the development of commodity sourcing strategies and implementation plans.
• Effectively manages a portfolio of high value/high risk Category B contracts through a number of procurement staff.
• Responsible for realising the benefits of collaborative procurement by arranging new contracts for Category B goods and services and managing established contracts.
• Drive commercial excellence through the implementation of well-defined sourcing strategies.
• Liaise with and positively influence key stakeholders in the procurement process, particularly in respect to best practice, market development and innovation.
• Identify/assemble and lead User Intelligence Groups for designated contracts to develop and implement innovative procurement strategies throughout the contract life cycle to ensure the delivery of efficiency, effectiveness and value to local authorities
• Mentor the procurement team to develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver key team targets and goals
• Ensure compliance with standing orders, statutory provisions, EU directives, other relevant legislation and Scotland Excel policies, procedures and processes

Benefits of Working at Scotland Excel

As well as a competitive salary, you will have:

• Access to a defined benefits pension with Strathclyde Pension Fund. Current combined contribution of employee and employer varies depending on earnings but can be between 24-32%
• A generous holiday allowance of 33 days including public holidays. This increases on a sliding scale up to an additional ten days subject to length of service
• Flexible working opportunities including hybrid working and a nine-day fortnight
• Access to staff discounts through Vivup employee benefit platform
• Time off during office closure over Christmas and New Year (included in holiday allowance)
• Our commitment to employee engagement including regular corporate and team events as recently recognised by us retaining Gold Investors In People Award
• A wealth of training opportunities including from our own award-winning Academy

Please note that while hybrid working is offered this post will require regular attendance within our Paisley office.

Scotland Excel celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Candidates with disabilities are guarantee an interview providing they meet the essential requirements for the position. If you have a disability, please make us aware when submitting your application.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.

Please continue to our website to find out more about Scotland Excel, view our portfolio, detailed job description, person specification and apply online.

Submissions received after the closing date, may not be considered