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Job Description

We are seeking a strategic Category Manager with deep expertise in Engineering and Construction to spearhead our sourcing initiatives. In this role, you will be instrumental in defining procurement strategies across a varied project portfolio. You will oversee the entire supply chain process, leveraging market intelligence to challenge traditional methods and deliver creative, high-value procurement solutions.\n\nJoining a collaborative and driven team, you will utilise agile methodologies to manage various work streams, prioritising tasks effectively to achieve measurable organisational impact.\n\nDetails: \n\nTitle: Category Manager\nSalary: £55,000-£66,000 DOE\nContract: Permananent, Full-time\nLocation: Portsmouth, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)Key responsibilities:\n\nLead the development and execution of category-specific strategies, working closely with internal partners to define technical specifications and volume requirements.\nManage all commercial activities to optimise value and reduce the Total Cost of Ownership throughout the procurement life cycle.\nOversee the Engineering and Construction budget, mitigating strategic risks and ensuring financial efficiency.\nRefine and update procurement best practices, ensuring that workflows remain modern, efficient, and aligned with industry standards.\nPartner with business leaders to implement contracting and sourcing plans that support broader company goals.\nReduce expenditure through demand aggregation, technical standardisation, and the active management of tail spend.\nIntegrated external best practices and innovative supplier solutions into actionable business proposals.\nFoster transparent and professional communication channels with both internal departments and external vendors.\nNavigate complex utilities procurement regulations and statutory requirements to ensure full legal adherence.What we are looking for: \n\nExperience & Skills\n\nProven experience in Category Management specifically within the Engineering and Construction sectors.\nProven ability to interpret complex commercial data and present findings clearly to diverse audiences.\nSkilled in high-level negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing key decision-makers.\nDemonstrated success in managing multiple work streams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience in multi-stakeholder strategic sourcing and a history of hitting ambitious performance targets.Personal Attributes\n\nExceptional interpersonal skills.\nA self-starter who thrives under pressure and is eager to expand their professional skill set.\nA commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to translate new ideas into practical results.Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.\n\nWe practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of , , mental or physical , age or .

As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. \n\nPLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

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