Role: Global Category Manager - Engineering & Construction Services (EPC, EPCM, Civils, M&P, E&I)

Hybrid: London, ideally 2-3 days a week in the London office

Day rate: Up to £700pd

Duration: 12-month contract

Excellent greenfield opportunity to sculpt, lead and influence globally within a fantastic O&G/Chemicals company as part of their rapid global expansion.

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.

Perfect role to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. The preferred candidate will be given autonomy and the freedom to heavily influence the development of the category and strategy within a growing firm.

You will be responsible for:

• The development and implementation of global category and sourcing strategies for the specified category/subcategories
• Identification, 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 ownership
• Development of long-term value generation and risk mitigation strategies
• Driving compliance to sourcing strategies in functional areas and proactively manage contract and vendor performance
• Leading all procurement portfolio activities including market engagement, tender processes, commercial and contract negotiations, vendor performance and supplier risk management
• Providing guidance and support to Regional Procurement Managers in line with category plans

You will ideally have:

• EPC procurement/contracting experience! Ideally within an O&G or Chemicals environment
• Experience of >€100M construction projects would be advantageous; knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts would be advantageous; experience of leading negotiations with EPCs / EPCMs globally is essential and specific experience of Asia and USA markets is advantageous
• Commercially astute, with experience of assessing external supply markets and skilled in developing (and translating opportunities) into long-term category plans/ strategies
• Knowledge and experience of leading tools, techniques and processes covering category strategy development
• Ability to lead, persuade, influence internal business partners through a period of change, managing the transition and implementation of category management led procurement approach - tactically and strategically
• Adept at drafting /reviewing/ negotiating contracts including MSAs and Global Framework Agreements
• Willing to travel internationally