Elevation Recruitment Group
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll shape and deliver a high-impact procurement strategy for a growing building products business. This is an opportunity to own the full procurement agenda, drive significant cost and value improvements, and build a high-performing team in a stable, long-term position.About the Role: As Head of Procurement, you will lead the end-to-end procurement function, covering strategic sourcing, category management and supplier relationship management across all building products and related spend. You will set the procurement vision, develop robust category strategies, and ensure contracts and supplier partnerships support the company's commercial, operational, and quality objectives. Working closely with senior leadership, you will influence key decisions, optimise total cost of ownership, and embed best practice across the organisation.Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a cohesive procurement strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans for building products and associated categories. Lead and manage the procurement team, setting clear goals, coaching for performance, and building capability across strategic sourcing and category management. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier selection, tendering, and negotiation to secure optimal value, quality, and risk profile. Own category management plans, including demand forecasting, supplier segmentation, contract lifecycle planning, and continuous improvement of category performance. Lead complex contract negotiations, ensuring robust terms on pricing, service levels, warranties, and risk allocation, in collaboration with legal and key stakeholders. Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Implement and refine procurement policies, processes, and governance, ensuring compliance with internal controls and relevant regulations. Provide regular reporting and insight on procurement performance, savings, risks, and opportunities to the senior leadership team.Key Requirements: Proven experience in a senior procurement role with responsibility for strategy, sourcing, and category management, ideally within building products or a related sector. Demonstrable track record of leading and developing procurement teams, including setting direction, managing performance, and driving engagement. Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, including running RFPs, supplier evaluation, and total cost of ownership analysis. Advanced contract negotiation skills with experience managing complex, high-value supplier agreements. Solid understanding of category management principles and their practical application across multiple spend areas. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data, build business cases, and influence senior stakeholders. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, finance, and leadership teams. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and delivering to deadlines.Desirable Skills: Experience within the construction, manufacturing, or building materials sector. Familiarity with ERP and e-procurement systems and data analytics tools for spend analysis and supplier performance tracking. Experience implementing or improving procurement governance frameworks and policies. Exposure to sustainability, ESG, or responsible sourcing initiatives within procurement. Background in multi-site or multi-business-unit environments.Qualifications: Degree-level education in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline. Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) or working towards this. Evidence of ongoing professional development in procurement, negotiation, or leadership. If you are a strategic, commercially minded procurement leader ready to take ownership of a key function and build a high-performing team, we'd like to hear from you.
Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll shape and deliver a high-impact procurement strategy for a growing building products business. This is an opportunity to own the full procurement agenda, drive significant cost and value improvements, and build a high-performing team in a stable, long-term position.About the Role: As Head of Procurement, you will lead the end-to-end procurement function, covering strategic sourcing, category management and supplier relationship management across all building products and related spend. You will set the procurement vision, develop robust category strategies, and ensure contracts and supplier partnerships support the company's commercial, operational, and quality objectives. Working closely with senior leadership, you will influence key decisions, optimise total cost of ownership, and embed best practice across the organisation.Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a cohesive procurement strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans for building products and associated categories. Lead and manage the procurement team, setting clear goals, coaching for performance, and building capability across strategic sourcing and category management. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier selection, tendering, and negotiation to secure optimal value, quality, and risk profile. Own category management plans, including demand forecasting, supplier segmentation, contract lifecycle planning, and continuous improvement of category performance. Lead complex contract negotiations, ensuring robust terms on pricing, service levels, warranties, and risk allocation, in collaboration with legal and key stakeholders. Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Implement and refine procurement policies, processes, and governance, ensuring compliance with internal controls and relevant regulations. Provide regular reporting and insight on procurement performance, savings, risks, and opportunities to the senior leadership team.Key Requirements: Proven experience in a senior procurement role with responsibility for strategy, sourcing, and category management, ideally within building products or a related sector. Demonstrable track record of leading and developing procurement teams, including setting direction, managing performance, and driving engagement. Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, including running RFPs, supplier evaluation, and total cost of ownership analysis. Advanced contract negotiation skills with experience managing complex, high-value supplier agreements. Solid understanding of category management principles and their practical application across multiple spend areas. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data, build business cases, and influence senior stakeholders. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, finance, and leadership teams. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and delivering to deadlines.Desirable Skills: Experience within the construction, manufacturing, or building materials sector. Familiarity with ERP and e-procurement systems and data analytics tools for spend analysis and supplier performance tracking. Experience implementing or improving procurement governance frameworks and policies. Exposure to sustainability, ESG, or responsible sourcing initiatives within procurement. Background in multi-site or multi-business-unit environments.Qualifications: Degree-level education in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline. Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) or working towards this. Evidence of ongoing professional development in procurement, negotiation, or leadership. If you are a strategic, commercially minded procurement leader ready to take ownership of a key function and build a high-performing team, we'd like to hear from you.
Elevation Recruitment Group
Manchester, Lancashire
Senior Category Manager - Construction Procurement - Manchester (2/3 times a month) - Up to £65,000 + Benefits Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector procurement organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to join their Construction Procurement team. You will take ownership of strategic construction procurement frameworks, developing category strategies, managing key stakeholder relationships, and delivering value-driven procurement solutions across a diverse portfolio of capital and infrastructure projects. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance 25 days holiday with the option to buy additional days Private medical insurance Enhanced pension Life assurance Flexible benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Opportunities for professional development and career progression Duties: Lead, mentor, and support a team of procurement professionals across the construction category. Develop and implement short and long-term category strategies to deliver value, resilience, and supply chain improvements. Manage construction-related procurement activity, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations and best practice. Provide expert advice and guidance on construction procurement and contract management matters. Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements through data analysis and market intelligence. Oversee a portfolio of high-value procurement projects, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic procurement support and advice. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve commercial value, service excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction. Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and industry developments to support informed procurement decision-making. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and category performance. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience within a public sector procurement environment. Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and associated compliance requirements. Experience managing construction procurement activity, including NEC and JCT contract frameworks. Track record of leading complex, high-value procurement projects and programmes. Experience managing and developing procurement professionals. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and supplier management capability. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Analytical mindset with a focus on delivering value and continuous improvement. If you would like to discuss this Senior Category Manager role in more detail, get in touch with the team at Elevation Recruitment Group now.
Senior Category Manager - Construction Procurement - Manchester (2/3 times a month) - Up to £65,000 + Benefits Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector procurement organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to join their Construction Procurement team. You will take ownership of strategic construction procurement frameworks, developing category strategies, managing key stakeholder relationships, and delivering value-driven procurement solutions across a diverse portfolio of capital and infrastructure projects. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance 25 days holiday with the option to buy additional days Private medical insurance Enhanced pension Life assurance Flexible benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Opportunities for professional development and career progression Duties: Lead, mentor, and support a team of procurement professionals across the construction category. Develop and implement short and long-term category strategies to deliver value, resilience, and supply chain improvements. Manage construction-related procurement activity, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations and best practice. Provide expert advice and guidance on construction procurement and contract management matters. Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements through data analysis and market intelligence. Oversee a portfolio of high-value procurement projects, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic procurement support and advice. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve commercial value, service excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction. Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and industry developments to support informed procurement decision-making. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and category performance. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience within a public sector procurement environment. Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and associated compliance requirements. Experience managing construction procurement activity, including NEC and JCT contract frameworks. Track record of leading complex, high-value procurement projects and programmes. Experience managing and developing procurement professionals. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and supplier management capability. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Analytical mindset with a focus on delivering value and continuous improvement. If you would like to discuss this Senior Category Manager role in more detail, get in touch with the team at Elevation Recruitment Group now.
