Category Manager (Construction/ Property)

Ideally based in North London or South Yorkshire | National remit | 4 days on-site

A major UK contractor is looking for a hands‑on Category Manager to lead a small buying team and drive real commercial impact across housing and social housing contracts. This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, close to their people, and close to operations. Not someone who wants to sit behind a strategy deck.

What you’ll lead

You’ll manage a team of four Buyers (with a fifth joining), split across:

• London
• Yorkshire
• You’ll visit each region once per month and spend 4 days a week on-site/ visiting suppliers

They need someone who can bring structure, pace, and credibility + who can win hearts and minds in a team that needs direction, consistency, and accountability.

What you’ll deliver