Category Manager - TECS

Key Responsibilities

• Developing a long-term category strategy for Technical Engineering Consulting Services (TECS) that aligns with business priorities and future investment plans.
• Designing a structured market engagement strategy to enhance competition and promote innovation within the engineering consulting ecosystem.
• Defining contracting models and commercial frameworks that support diverse engineering delivery requirements.
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment of category strategies with business needs.
• Identifying and mitigating category risks, including talent shortages and market fluctuations.

Key Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or commercial management within professional services or engineering consulting.
• A solid understanding of Technical Engineering Consulting Services and the ability to quickly adapt to its dynamics.
• Proven experience in developing category strategies and influencing senior stakeholders with market insights.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage market data for strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to effectively engage across procurement and executive teams.
• PA23 experience is essential, along with a focus on capital projects rather than operational projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent is required.

Why This Role?

This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of engineering consulting services within a leading organisation. Our client values curiosity and an inquisitive mindset, allowing you to define and develop strategic plans that will be handed over to the existing team for implementation.

With a fixed-term contract of six months and the possibility of extension, this role offers flexibility and the chance to work primarily from home while engaging with a supportive team.