Category Manager

Job description

Category Manager – for Civils, Subcontractor Mechanical/Electrical & Module Mounting Structure

Remote working (home-based)

Up to £65,000

Full time, permanent

Are you a Procurement specialist looking for your next move? Belectric UK are looking for an experienced and pro-active Category Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities across our solar PV and batter storage projects.

This is a dynamic role focussed on delivering cost efficiencies, driving supplier performance and ensuring compliance across global operations.

What’s in it for you?

At Belectric UK, you’ll be part of a passionate team committed to building a sustainable future. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector.

Competitive salary

Bonus

Full health cover & 4x Life Cover

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Top-tier IT equipment (laptop, mobile, etc.)

Perkbox employee benefits account

Supportive, family-friendly workplace with enhanced leave and flexible working arrangements

Access to an Employee Assistance Program

What you’ll be doing:

As the Category Manager your key responsibilities will be ….

• Responsibility for project-related procurement of construction services, (PV) mounting systems, civil works (e.g. Fencing, trenching, and road construction) for international PV and battery storage power plants.
• Focus on delivering cost efficiencies, best value, and continuous improvement by developing and implementing joint category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and organisational objectives.
• Lead and manage all procurement tasks from initiation, preparation of technical and commercial bids/RFQs, evaluation, negotiation to contract award, ensuring all processes are compliant and deliver best value.
• Supplier Management, including strategic supplier search, selection, and development.
• Collaborate with global procurement team and colleagues to ensure sharing of key supplier and market information.
• Intensive cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Project Procurement Managers, Project Management and Engineering teams.
• Maintain overview of procurement status, price levels, savings, pending negotiations and deliveries, including project reports.
• Lead on contract negotiations in collaboration with internal stakeholders and legal department.
• Ensure selection and negotiation of appropriate contract form and commercial terms.
• Identify project risks and mitigation on the purchasing side.
• Deadline tracking and coordination from start to finish of a project.
• Support in handling logistics, supplier variations, change orders etc.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, legislation and good practice in all purchasing activities.
• Support on claim management and related post-sales activities.
• Carry out and support supplier qualification process.
• Nominated contact person in the project team for all purchasing-related topics

What We’re Looking For

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of purchasing materials and services
• Background in construction, civil or mechanical engineering
• Track record of negotiating major EPC subcontractor or infrastructure packages (£5M–£50M+).
• Several years of procurement experience and in-depth expertise in strategic procurement and contract management.
• Excellent contract negotiation and tender evaluation skills (technical + commercial).
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience of running end to end procurement projects using various routes to market
• Degree in procurement, projects, engineering or relevant field
• Experience in the renewables industry would be highly advantageous but not essential.

Join a company that’s shaping the future of clean energy across the UK and Europe. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a dynamic, future-focused industry, apply today!

Ready to lead the green revolution? Apply now and grow your career with Belectric UK!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English