Cedar

Category Lead - Direct Procurement (4 days pw in London) Join a fast-growing, international Infrastructure/Telco business where you'll play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and driving real impact. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where procurement sits at the core of operations, not on the sidelines. You'll lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across high-impact, direct categories including construction/build, fuel, power, battery and storage, as well as mechanical and electrical components that keep critical infrastructure running. Working cross-functionally, you'll manage stakeholders, lead key negotiations, and take full ownership of your category, driving real value in a company that is scaling rapidly and investing heavily in its supply chain capability. What You'll Do Develop and deliver category strategies within Direct spend categories Lead sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiations Manage supplier performance and relationships Collaborate across technical and commercial teams Act as the key point of accountability for your category What We're Looking For 5+ years' experience in procurement and/or category management within M&E/construction or Directs Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills Resilient, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Experience with mechanical, electrical, or construction categories is beneficial What You'll Get £70-75k salary plus 15% bonus Private medical and life insurance for you + family Gym membership and daily breakfast Monthly socials and a collaborative culture Hybrid working (London Mon-Thurs) This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation, take ownership, and progress quickly in your career.

SC Cleared Commercial and Procurement Manager - Public Sector Construction/Infrastructure (Inside IR35) Security Requirement: Active SC Clearance Required About the Opportunity This role sits at the heart of major public sector and critical national infrastructure programmes. You will take ownership of commercial and procurement activity on high-value government-backed projects, where compliance, governance, and delivery discipline are non-negotiable. We are looking for a Commercial and Procurement Manager with a strong track record in the public sector, capable of navigating regulated environments while driving value, efficiency, and performance. You will be instrumental in ensuring that procurement strategies and commercial frameworks align with public sector standards and deliver measurable outcomes. The Role You will lead commercial and procurement functions across complex infrastructure programmes, embedding structured delivery approaches while ensuring full compliance with public sector procurement regulations and frameworks. This is a hands-on role requiring close collaboration with project teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to maintain control, manage risk, and deliver against strict programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial and procurement activities across major public sector infrastructure projects Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with government frameworks and programme goals Manage full tender lifecycle in line with public sector procurement regulations Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts (ECC, PSC), including performance, variations, and claims Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and governance standards Identify and manage commercial risk across complex delivery environments Provide expert commercial advice to senior stakeholders and project teams Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and public sector stakeholders Drive ethical, transparent, and auditable procurement practices What We're Looking For Extensive experience in commercial and procurement roles within the public sector or government-backed programmes Strong working knowledge of public procurement regulations, including PA23 Experience operating within frameworks such as Crown Commercial Services Proven expertise in NEC3/NEC4 contract management across the full lifecycle Background in multi-disciplinary infrastructure or engineering programmes Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (CIPS, MRICS or equivalent preferred) Skillset Strong understanding of public sector governance and compliance requirements Commercially astute with the ability to balance value and risk in regulated environments Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable working across government and delivery teams Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams