Senior Category Manager - Construction Services

Senior Category Manager - Construction Services Location: Hybrid, based from Derby, Manchester or Warrington Salary: £75,473 - £93,187 dependent on experience + 17% bonus + £5,000 benefits allowance Senior Category Manager - Construction Services Lead cross functional sourcing teams and collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Programme Delivery, Commercial and Operations to align technical and commercial requirements.Strong experience in Category Management with demonstrable delivery of value, risk reduction and strategic sourcing outcomes.Excellent negotiation capability with strong analytical, data driven decision making skills.Experience in construction or infrastructure supply chain essential.Experience with standard construction contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, Construction frameworks and Alliancing contracts. Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.Degree or equivalent experience is essential; MCIPS / RICS or similar qualifications are desirable. Minimum 53 years in a senior leadership role. years' procurement experience with at least Location & Ways of Working This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Salary: £75,473 - £93,187 depending on experience. Benefits include: £5,000 annual benefits allowance We are Rolls-Royce SMR A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We're proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. Our culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive. What we offer At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what's important to you. Whether it's investments, insurances or wellbeing, it's in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance. Your career journey At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don't just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it's helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career. Join our talent community We're always on the lookout for the best talent. If there isn't a role which is suitable for you now, you can .