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Procurement Category Manager - Direct Goods & Services
M Group
Lead and manage procurement category strategies for direct goods and services, build relationships and influence cross-functional teams, and negotiate contracts to secure best prices and terms.
15d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Utilities
Water
Transport
Telecommunications
Energy
Plant & Fleet Solutions
Infrastructure Services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Highways
Rail & Aviation
Telecom
Role
What you would be doing
What you bring
category strategy
problem solving
negotiation
communication
leadership
procurement experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies & sourcing practices
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, able to obtain consensus around credible, executable solutions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership skills and prior experience of leading cross-functional or virtual teams
- Ability to build relationships, influence and act as an expert across the organisation up to executive level
- 5-7 years’ experience in procurement
- Company car or car allowance and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
- Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!
- Life assurance
- My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
- Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Reward and recognition scheme
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- drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding for some roles
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a focus on delivering essential infrastructure services, they have evolved into a trusted partner across multiple industries.
- They specialize in delivering projects in utilities, transport, energy, water, infrastructure, and more, with a reputation for reliability and innovation.
- They have played a vital role in key infrastructure projects that have supported the UK’s growth, from residential to commercial developments.
- With an emphasis on safety, quality, and sustainability, they consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
- Their diverse project portfolio includes large-scale infrastructure, residential developments, and complex transport systems.
- They are renowned for their expertise in energy, industrial, and water management solutions, helping clients achieve operational efficiency.
- They provide a comprehensive suite of services, from design to construction and maintenance, ensuring seamless project delivery.
- They have been a pioneer in integrating cutting-edge technology to optimize operations and enhance customer service.
- We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet.
- We know we can only succeed by delivering responsibly, sustainably and safely.
- We take ownership, we’re accountable and we deliver.
- We’re rigorous, expert and committed to excellence in all we do.
- We have integrity and do the right thing.
- We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations.
- We are curious and learn from our experiences.
- We’re flexible, open‑minded and know there’s more than one way to achieve our objectives.
- We influence by listening, valuing the contributions of others and having a point of view.
- We’re problem‑solvers that act on data, insight and evaluation.
- We’re together and as one team, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
- We achieve more by collaborating and delivering together.
- We respect one another’s differences and learn from one another’s diverse perspectives.
- We look after and support one another to work safely.
- We inspire one another to excel, succeed and enjoy the work we do together.
- We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life.
- We’re progressive and constantly seek new ways to deliver outstanding outcomes.
- We’re resilient and thrive on challenge and change.
- We are sector leaders in our areas of expertise and are aligned around a shared vision.
- We’re entrepreneurial, innovative, constantly looking ahead and continuously improving.
50 to 23
Carbon Intensity
Carbon emissions intensity reduced from 50 tCO2e/£m turnover in 2020 to 23 tCO2e/£m in 2024.
54 kt to 49.5 kt
GHG Emissions
Absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduced from 54 kt to 49.5 kt in FY 2024.
42%
Emissions Target
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions targets set for a 42% reduction by 2030, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
52%
Supply Chain Carbon
Aims to cut supply-chain carbon intensity by 52% by 2030.
- Committed to achieving net zero before 2050.
- Fleet Decarbonisation Strategy in place, including HVO fuel, electric vehicles, route optimisation.
- ISO 14001 environmental management systems implemented across operations.
- Investing in low-carbon materials, biodiversity net-gain, regional recycling, sustainable technologies.
- Advertise via diverse channels to attract under‑represented talent.
- Only engage senior search firms committed to gender diversity standards.
- Run training/upskilling programmes to enhance workforce diversity.
- Annual reporting on inclusion progress across four pillars: leadership, recruitment & attraction, retention, progression.
- ENABLE networks across Ethnicity & Culture, Neurodiversity, Ageism, Gender bias, LGBTQ+, Social mobility.
- Making strides in gender representation; increasing proportion of female employees.
- Bias‑awareness training provided for hiring teams.
- Senior leadership committed to inclusive cultures and greater diversity balance.
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