Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director, Category Lead, Facilities & Construction
Core
Leading category strategies for Construction and Facility Management procurement in a higher education environment.
Role type
Senior Assistant Director, Category Lead (Procurement)
Builds
Efficient, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of construction and facilities services.
Domain
Higher Education / Construction & Facility Management
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract management, cost estimation, quantity surveying, tender pricing analysis, benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, coaching, spend analytics, e-sourcing, auctions, procurement governance.
Preferred skills
Public sector, higher education, research institutions, healthcare, statutory boards experience.
Technologies
Spend analytics tools, e-sourcing platforms, auction systems, contract management systems.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for Construction and Facility Management; lead teams in managing complex tenders; provide strategic procurement advice throughout the project lifecycle; evaluate market conditions and cost drivers; challenge cost proposals and identify savings; drive process improvement and staff development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities.