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

• 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.

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

• 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

We are seeking a Category Manager – Equipment & Consumables to join our Procurement function on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a £30m spend portfolio covering mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, gearboxes, lubricants and associated consumables. With a broad and fragmented supplier base, this role offers the scope to bring structure, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable commercial value while ensuring technical and operational requirements are fully met.

What You'll Be Doing

• Execute the established category strategy for mechanical and electrical equipment and consumables, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

• Lead end-to-end tender processes, from developing specifications and tender documentation through to negotiation, contract award and implementation.

• Partner with engineering, operations and finance stakeholders to align technical specifications with commercial objectives and budget expectations.

• Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs, conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation actions where required.

• Support supplier consolidation and compliance with group contracts to enhance value, transparency and control.

Who you are

• You have experience managing procurement categories within engineering-led environments, particularly mechanical and electrical components such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors or screening equipment.

• You are confident running tenders independently and can interpret technical specifications with credibility and precision.

• You understand how to balance cost optimisation with quality, risk management and operational continuity.

• You approach complex supplier landscapes methodically, using data and insight to prioritise actions and deliver measurable results.
  

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.