DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Category Management: Lead the strategic sourcing for specific M&E categories, identifying and developing long-term partnerships with manufacturers of pipework, cable, and switchgear. Tender Support: Review and critique "High-Value" tender enquiries, providing the Estimating team with "Real-Time" market pricing and availability data. Contract Negotiation: Manage and coordinate the negotiation of "Rebate Agreements" and fixed-price periods to protect the Group from commodity market volatility (Copper/Steel). Sustainable Procurement: Identify, develop, and manage the procurement of low-carbon materials, ensuring alignment with the Group’s "Net Zero" and BREEAM commitments. Supplier Auditing: Lead the "Pre-Qualification" (PQQ) process for new vendors, reviewing and critiquing their financial stability, safety records, and ethical labor practices. Project Buying: Manage and coordinate the "Call-Off" schedules for live projects, ensuring that materials arrive in "Just-In-Time" (JIT) windows to minimize site storage requirements. Supply Chain Risk: Identify and manage potential "Single-Point-of-Failure" risks in the supply chain, developing contingency plans for long-lead specialized equipment. Value Engineering: Review and critique mechanical and electrical specifications to identify "Equal and Approved" alternatives that offer better value or shorter lead times. Reporting: Provide regular internal updates to the Operations and Financial Directors regarding "Spend Analytics," inflation trends, and supplier performance. Stakeholder Engagement: Arrange and chair quarterly "Supplier Review" meetings to discuss innovation, service levels, and upcoming project pipelines. Lessons Learned: Capture and document "Post-Project" supplier performance to refine the Preferred Supplier List for future work-winning. This list is not exhaustive or exclusive. 
