At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead category strategy and supplier management for outsourced construction projects.
- Company: BUUK Infrastructure, a leader in utility innovation for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, career growth, and commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to make a real impact.
- Why this job: Join us in driving business growth and customer loyalty towards a net-zero future.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement, supplier management, and strategic planning.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 68231 £ per year.
At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years. We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
We are looking for a Category Manager (Outsourced Construction) who would like to help us reach our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service.
Purpose of this role
The Procurement Category Manager Outsourced Construction will lead the category strategy, sourcing, supplier management, and commercial delivery for all Group spend relating to all externally delivered construction works. This includes civils, utilities installation, reinstatement, jointing, metering, and related specialist services required to deliver new connections. This role will ensure safe, high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective delivery that supports the Groups operational targets, customer commitments, and regulatory obligations.
You will act as the commercial business partner to the Construction, Engineering, Design, Commercial and Finance leadership teams driving procurement excellence, ensuring robust governance, and enabling supplier innovation to support both operational and strategic business objectives.
Your key responsibilities are:
- Collaboratively develop and implement multiyear outsourced construction category strategies aligned to the Groups growth plans, delivery models, and regulatory environment.
- Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supply chain risk assessments.
- Lead competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, negotiations) across civil engineering services, utilities installation, reinstatement, specialist contractors, jointing teams, and multi-utility construction partners to secure high-performing delivery partners.
- Conduct market analysis, cost benchmarking, and supply chain risk reviews.
- With stakeholder partners, drive commercial optimisation across framework agreements, Major-Project Contracts and Bespoke Engineering contracts.
- Own strategic supplier relationships with key construction partners, ensuring safe working, high-quality outputs, regulatory compliance, and strong delivery performance.
- Manage contract lifecycles, renewals, performance reviews, KPIs, commercial change controls, and risk mitigation.
- Partner closely with Construction, Engineering, Design, Commercial and Finance teams to understand delivery needs, capacity challenges, and programme requirements.
- Translate business needs into robust procurement strategies that secure capacity, manage risk, and improve efficiency.
- Maintain strong controls around spend visibility, contractual documentation, and audit readiness.
- Monitor supplier risk, including safety performance, compliance against technical standards.
Category Manager employer: BUUK Infrastructure
At BUUK Infrastructure, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive environment, where individuals are encouraged to be their authentic selves while contributing to our mission of achieving net zero for the UK. Located in a dynamic sector, we offer unique opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry.
