Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. This is a lead position with the opportunity to develop into a Senior Category Manager for the right candidate. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders and leaders to develop, implement, and manage category strategies that deliver on goals and KPIs. Responsibilities include category management, relationship management, supervising daily team activities, and ensuring the achievement of agreed targets and objectives. You will conduct due diligence and maintain company and market understanding, driving value through process, performance, and commercial activity improvements. You will coordinate activities across the team, provide support, manage performance, and deliver technical development and coaching. Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, you will share responsibility for proactively identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Our Values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Experience
Proven experience in category management and procurement, including managing teams and delivering on targets and KPIs. Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders and leading workstreams and initiatives.

About you
Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. Ability to manage and drive team performance, provide coaching and technical development. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to sustainability and net zero carbon transition goals.

Qualifications
GCSE (or equivalent). A level (or equivalent). Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.