Category Manager – Auxiliary Equipment

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Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
Scotland
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Offshore Wind Procurement
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SKILLS

Category strategy development Stakeholder management Team leadership Procurement activities High-value contract management Market research Supplier relationship management Sourcing procedures compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Category Manager – Auxiliary Equipment

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Scotland

Sector: Offshore Wind

Post date: 15 April, 2026

Contact email: [contact hidden]

Job ID: 284368

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a category strategy to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency
  • Manage relationships with internal stakeholders;
  • Guide and lead a team of Category Buyers and Operational buyers to execute procurement activities in accordance to agreed service levels;
  • Get directly involved in high value / critical spot buys and framework agreements;
  • Manage performance of category team reporting and tracking KPI’s;
  • Conduct market research (knowledge of suppliers, state-of-the-art technology, etc.
  • Develop and sustain supplier relationships with key suppliers
  • Ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management;
  • Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and innovation.

Technical profile requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic purchasing, category management or logistics management
  • Experience in the maritime and/or civil infrastructure company is a plus
  • Proven experience in coaching and leading a team;
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage high-value contracts.

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