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Construction Category Manager
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
This role will be home based with visit to client site (mainly based in the South).
The Role
As a Construction Sourcing Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of delivering complex sourcing projects across the construction category, working with Government Departments, Local Authorities, and Public Sector Agencies. You'll act as a trusted advisor, driving commercial value, regulatory compliance, and innovative procurement strategies.
This is a client-facing, hybrid role where you’ll collaborate with internal teams—including legal, commercial, and operations—to deliver best-in-class procurement services that align with client goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead high-value, complex construction procurement projects
* Advise on routes to market, contracting models (JCT, NEC), and tendering strategies
* Conduct market research and supplier analysis to inform sourcing decisions
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and key suppliers
* Negotiate favourable commercial terms, ensuring best practice and compliance
* Support delivery of social value and sustainability objectives through procurement
* Collaborate with internal teams across legal, finance, operations, and implementation
What we are looking for
* Solid understanding of the construction industry – e.g. Quantity Surveyor, PM, EA or CA background
* Familiar with standard forms of building contracts (particularly JCT)
* Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023
* Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and supplier management skills
* Passion for delivering value, innovation, and continuous improvement
Skills and experience
* Educated to degree level
* Experience working with or within public sector Contracting Authorities
* MCIPS, RICS or relevant professional qualification (desirable)
About Constellia
Constellia – Neutral Vendor solutions for Goods, Services, Technology and Works.
Established in 2007, Constellia is one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies and a leading Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider in the UK. We manage over £300 million of spend across 200+ public and private sector organisations. We are also the UK's only neutral vendor, enabling public sector and utility clients access to the procurement of goods, works, services, and technologyBefore You Apply
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