Job Description
Role: Global Category Manager - Engineering & Construction ServicesHybrid: London, ideally 2-3 days a week in the London officeDay rate: Up to £700pd (Outside IR35)Duration: 12-month contractExcellent greenfield opportunity, for those that tick these three boxes:1/ Experience procuring large EPC contracts, or working within EPC suppliers2/ Construction of new O&G/Chemical/Hydrogen processing plants/refineries (or similar) 3/ Multi-country Category Management, managing global framework agreements, MSA's, risk etc If you meet the three requirements, you'll sculpt, lead and influence globally within a fantastic O&G/Chemicals company as part of their rapid global expansion of renewable processing facilities. Greenfield role perfect for an experienced Category Manager with global experience of Engineering & Construction Services across EPC, EPCM, Civils, M&P, E&I to bring best practice expertise to an exciting company embarking on a procurement transformation programme. You will approach and tender new EPC contracts with the largest suppliers, as well as sculpt and create global strategic category plans, with a high degree of visibility within the company globally.You will be responsible for:The development and implementation of global category and sourcing strategies for the specified category/subcategoriesIdentification, tendering and onboarding of new EPC suppliers Full commercial management of the category - managing all associated commercial activity to achieve value creation and minimise the total cost of ownershipDevelopment of long-term value generation and risk mitigation strategiesDriving compliance to sourcing strategies in functional areas and proactively manage contract and vendor performanceLeading all procurement portfolio activities including market engagement, tender processes, commercial and contract negotiations, vendor performance and supplier risk managementProviding guidance and support to Regional Procurement Managers in line with category plansYou will ideally have:Experience of leading negotiations with EPCs / EPCMs globally is essential, which has covered O&G, Chemicals or similar facilities Experience of >€100M construction projects, NEC and FIDIC contracts, and specific experience of Asia and USA markets is advantageousCommercially astute, with experience of assessing external supply markets and skilled in developing (and translating opportunities) into long-term category plans/strategiesKnowledge and experience of leading tools, techniques and processes covering category strategy developmentAbility to lead, persuade, influence internal business partners through a period of change, managing the transition and implementation of category management - tactically and strategicallyAdept at drafting /reviewing/ negotiating contracts including MSAs and Global Framework AgreementsWilling to travel internationally *Please apply ASAP, though please don't call**