Category Manager – Development (Construction)

Location: HampshireType: PermanentSalary: 57,000 - 65,000Consultant: Gabriel QuarmContact: gabriel@procurementheads.comPhone: 07826 458701Procurement Category Manager – Development/ConstructionLocation: Basingstoke and/or WembleyWorking Model: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week)Salary: 57,000 – 65,000Overview We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management activity across a diverse portfolio of spend areas. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional with strong public sector procurement expertise to drive value, support business objectives, and develop effective supplier partnerships. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will deliver end-to-end sourcing projects, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and identify opportunities to enhance commercial outcomes through strategic procurement and supplier management. Responsibilities Lead nominated procurement categories, suppliers, and contracts, developing strategic sourcing solutions that deliver efficiencies, value, and business benefits.Manage a portfolio of procurement projects from inception through to contract award and implementation, ensuring value for money, quality outcomes, and timely delivery.Ensure compliance with relevant public procurement legislation and governance requirements across all procurement activity.Lead supplier engagement, tender processes, negotiations, and contract lifecycle management activities.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business priorities, challenges, risks, and opportunities.Conduct market research and analysis to support sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and procurement decision-making.Identify and map organisational expenditure, ensuring appropriate and compliant routes to market are established.Proactively identify opportunities for procurement to add measurable value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial improvement initiatives.Support continuous improvement in procurement practices, processes, and category strategies. Requirements Proven experience in a procurement or category management role.Experience managing procurement activity within categories such as: Development and ConstructionProperty ServicesAsset ManagementHard Facilities Management (FM)Strong category management expertise, with the ability to use data and market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making.Demonstrable experience delivering tendering and competitive procurement exercises within a regulated public sector environment.Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.Experience managing supplier relationships and contract performance to achieve value for money and high service standards.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.Good understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015.Experience within a registered social housing provider, local authority, wider public sector organisation, property maintenance provider, facilities management business, or residential development environment would be advantageous.