Procurement Category Manager - ConstructionOur client a Big 5 Tech giant are looking for a Procurement Category manager with expertise in construction procurement to join their team!Description Develop and execute construction category sourcing strategies across different supply chain tiers (General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs) and trades (including civil, architectural, MEP, fire protection, and fit-out) across Europe Take responsibility for increasing competitiveness and maintain continuity of supply and mitigate risks across geographical and business unit boundaries, defining opportunities to suit the particular needs of the business Focus on deep diving construction categories and regions to add value to the overall procurement process by identifying synergies, benchmarking, innovation, eliminating waste and identifying economies of scale, thus increasing our competitive advantage Drive cost optimization through negotiation, standardization, value engineering, and supply chain improvements Build effective internal and external relationships with colleagues, suppliers and partners that enables effective collaborative working and a positive and productive working environment own strategic supplier relationships Negotiate, execute and manage framework agreements Support sustainability initiatives Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to key stakeholders and procurement leadership to inform decision making Own the individual targets and goals ide