Category Manager, Expansion & Construction (EMEA)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential healthcare technology organization in their search for a Category Manager to lead procurement activities across expansion and construction projects in the EMEA region. This role sits at the intersection of strategic sourcing and rapid clinic deployment, supporting an ambitious multi-site rollout programme. You'll be the primary procurement partner for expansion and design teams, establishing scalable processes while delivering against live construction timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement activities for clinic construction and fit-out across EMEA, ensuring timely execution, value optimization, and compliance
• Drive the procurement strategy for construction categories including clinic build, furniture and fixtures, and ancillary design services
• Develop and implement procurement playbooks for repeatable activities such as clinic rollout, lease agreements, construction, fit-out, and facility services
• Identify, evaluate, select, and manage suppliers including qualification of construction contractors and specialist fit-out partners
• Lead contract negotiations to maximize value and minimize risk, managing supplier contracts through their full lifecycle
• Manage purchase orders with clearly defined terms, delivery dates, and quality expectations
• Oversee the full lifecycle of material delivery including imports, exports, logistics, storage, and delivery to clinic sites across EMEA
• Monitor supplier performance and build strong relationships with key construction and facilities partners
• Act as procurement liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders including expansion, engineering, and finance teams
• Support finance with timely supplier payment processes and invoice query resolution
• Monitor market trends and construction cost indices to inform procurement decisions and manage supply chain risk
• Prepare reports and dashboards tracking procurement performance, cost savings, and KPIs
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, delegation of authority levels, and applicable regulations

What We're Looking For

• 7-10 years of experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, or related operational roles
• Proven experience in procurement within construction, fit-out, or facilities services in a fast-paced, multi-site organization
• Strong understanding of source-to-contract activities within construction and real estate, including RFP management, contractor selection, and contract negotiation
• Well-versed in strategic procurement and supplier relationship management practices
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across jurisdictions
• Ability to work independently and travel regionally across EMEA as required
• Strategic mindset with passion for continuous improvement and process development
• Experience managing clinic or retail rollout programmes, or analogous multi-site construction environments (preferred)
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Business Central or equivalent (preferred)
• Procurement professional certification such as CIPS or equivalent (preferred)
• European language skills given the EMEA regional scope (preferred)

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and fit for the role. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for their consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication regarding this opportunity should flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional and coordinated process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

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