Senior Category Manager – Capital Projects, Assets & Construction

• drive the category strategy and procurement execution for Capital Projects, Assets & Construction
• act as a critical interface between Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Engineering, Facilities, and Global Procurement
• translate technical and project requirements into effective sourcing strategies
• optimize cost, quality, delivery, and long-term value
• develop and execute sourcing strategies across Capital Investments
• manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
• support manufacturing capacity expansion and infrastructure investments
• evaluate automation equipment, construction, and facility solutions
• establish long-term supplier relationships
• influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership on sourcing, investment, and supplier-related decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Business, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, category management, portfolio management, or related disciplines with significant exposure to Capital Projects, Assets & Construction
• Solid understanding and experience of procurement strategies for construction contracts, risk management and controls >$100m
• Experience sourcing engineered-to-order manufacturing equipment and managing associated commercial, technical, installation, commissioning, start-up and warranty requirements. >$1m - $20m
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical, operational, and project requirements into sourcing strategies, supported by strong commercial acumen, business case development, supplier management, and complex contract negotiations
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies for Capital Projects, with a strong focus on procurement execution, supplier management, and commercial negotiations. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Strategy Development
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Commercial Negotiation
• Category Management
• Capital Projects Expertise

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Category Management
• Portfolio Management
• Risk Management
• Construction Contracts
• Sourcing Strategies
• Supplier Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Business Case Development
• Contract Negotiation

Soft Skills

• Influencing Stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

• Capital Projects
• Assets
• Construction
• Manufacturing Operations
• Supply Chain Engineering
• Automation Equipment
• Infrastructure Investments