Category Manager - TECS
- Warwick, United Kingdom
Posted 3 days ago
About the role
Where
Warwick
What
Engineering
Type
Contract
Salary
500 Daily
Job Title: Category Manager - Technical Engineering Consulting Services (TECS)Location: Warwick (99% Remote)Contract Length: 6 months with potential to extendDaily Rate: £500 UmbrellaWorking Pattern: Full Time
Are you an experienced Category Manager with a background in Technical Engineering Consulting Services? If so, our client is seeking an exceptional individual to lead the development of a comprehensive category strategy that aligns with their engineering consulting needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on delivering strategic infrastructure objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Category Manager, you will be accountable for:
- Developing a long-term category strategy for Technical Engineering Consulting Services (TECS) that aligns with business priorities and future investment plans.
- Designing a structured market engagement strategy to enhance competition and promote innovation within the engineering consulting ecosystem.
- Defining contracting models and commercial frameworks that support diverse engineering delivery requirements.
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment of category strategies with business needs.
- Identifying and mitigating category risks, including talent shortages and market fluctuations.
Key Skills and Experience:
To thrive in this role, candidates should possess:
- Significant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or commercial management within professional services or engineering consulting.
- A solid understanding of Technical Engineering Consulting Services and the ability to quickly adapt to its dynamics.
- Proven experience in developing category strategies and influencing senior stakeholders with market insights.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage market data for strategic decision-making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to effectively engage across procurement and executive teams.
- PA23 experience is essential, along with a focus on capital projects rather than operational projects.
Qualifications:
- Degree-level education or equivalent is required.
Why This Role?
This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of engineering consulting services within a leading organisation. Our client values curiosity and an inquisitive mindset, allowing you to define and develop strategic plans that will be handed over to the existing team for implementation.
With a fixed-term contract of six months and the possibility of extension, this role offers flexibility and the chance to work primarily from home while engaging with a supportive team.
If you have the expertise in Technical Engineering Consulting Services and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, don't miss out on this chance!
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference and drive strategic outcomes in a leading engineering consulting environment.
Join our client in their mission to deliver exceptional engineering consulting capabilities!
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