Senior Category Manager

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

Company Car, or Car Allowance.

Private Medical Insurance for you & Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

As a Senior Category Manager, you’ll lead the strategic procurement of one of our largest spend portfolios – Raw Materials, with full accountability for an annual spend in excess of £250m. Based at our head office in Bardon Hill, Leicestershire on a hybrid working pattern, you’ll develop and deliver category strategies that drive cost savings, identify alternative options and support long-term sustainable sourcing. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business in a hands-on and highly visible role, ensuring procurement activity aligns to organisational objectives and delivers real value.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading end-to-end sourcing activity for Raw Materials, including tendering, negotiation and contract implementation.

Developing and executing category strategies based on spend analysis, market trends and supplier capability.

Identifying and delivering strategic cost savings and exploring alternative sourcing opportunities.

Managing supplier performance and relationships, ensuring KPIs and contractual obligations are met.

Partnering with internal stakeholders to align procurement activity with operational requirements and long-term business goals.

Conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.

Providing category expertise to support budgeting, cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintaining accurate procurement records and driving compliance with procurement processes and policies.

Who you are

You’re a hands-on, commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a complex and fast-moving environment. You build strong relationships, communicate with impact and are confident developing and implementing strategies that deliver results.

Proven experience in category management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Knowledge of raw materials, bitumen, fuels or similar commodities.

Strong strategic thinking and cost-saving mindset, with experience driving alternative sourcing options.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including at senior level.

Confident negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance.

Comfortable working across multiple priorities and projects with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.