Head of Category - Capital Projects; CAPEX​/OPEX

Position: Head of Category - Capital Projects (CAPEX/OPEX)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Category
- Capex to lead and manage procurement activities across the business. Based in London with travel across the UK, this role requires a strong focus on capital expenditure and strategic sourcing to ensure optimal efficiency and value

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation within the Logistics, Leisure, Travel & Tourism sector, known for its extensive operations and commitment to excellence. They are seeking a skilled professional to join their transforming team

Description

As Head of Category, you will develop and deliver long‑term category strategies, lead major sourcing initiatives, and drive commercial excellence across capital investments and port operations. You will act as the key interface between procurement, operational teams, engineering, finance, and project management-ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Lead category strategy for capital projects and operations- both CAPEX & OPEX
Oversee end‑to‑end strategic sourcing, tendering, supplier selection and negotiation.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across operations, engineering and finance.
Manage and develop strategic supplier partnerships to drive delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Ensure robust contract, risk and performance management across all Capex and operational spend.
Monitor budgets, forecast spend, and identify cost‑saving and value‑adding opportunities.
Maintain procurement governance and provide reporting to senior leadership.

What Success Looks Like

Delivery of large scale category strategies and long‑term plans.
On‑time, in‑budget delivery of capital and operational procurement projects.
Drive efficiencies, achieving targeted cost savings and value improvements.
Strong supplier performance and contractual compliance.
Thrive for High stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with business priorities.
Effective risk mitigation and governance.
Delivery of strategic term agreements with key suppliers.

Profile

A successful Head of Procurement/ Category - Capital Projects (CAPEX & OPEX) should have:

You will bring extensive procurement and category management experience within capital‑intensive, asset‑heavy, or engineering‑focused environments. You will also have:

Proven experience leading large, complex sourcing programmes. You would have worked on 100

Mil + large scale projects
Strong commercial contracting knowledge and understanding of capital project life cycles.
Experience working in matrixed, cross‑functional organisations.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes.
Proficiency with procurement systems, analytics, and reporting.

Experience with in a capital‑heavy sectors such as aviation, maritime, logistics, chemicals, oil & gas, manufacturing.
Ideally a Degree‑level education and MCIPS (or equivalent) qualification.

Travel & Working Pattern

This role is based in Woking with regular travel to Kent office plus wider travel to within the UK and across Europe depending on project needs.

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from Circa £110,000 to £130,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to lead procurement initiatives within a large organisation.
Work in the vibrant environment when you can help to sharp this role

If you are a procurement professional ready to take on an exciting leadership role, apply now to join a respected organisation in London