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Category Manager, Expansion & Construction (EMEA)

Neko Health· Finance
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Hybrid (London)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Category Manager to lead procurement activities in Expansion and Construction for the EMEA region, focusing on clinic construction, fit-out, FF&E, supplier management, and facilities services to support Neko Health's clinic roll-out programme.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all procurement activities across the Expansion and Construction categories in the EMEA region, ensuring timely execution, value for money, compliance, and service continuity.
  • Drive the procurement strategy for clinic construction and fit-out, with particular focus on leading the RFP of ancillary materials and services, and supporting the RFP process for general contractors as required.
  • Develop and implement strategic procurement plans for key construction categories including: clinic build and fit-out, furniture and fixtures and ancillary services such as design advisory.
  • Develop and maintain procurement playbooks for repeatable activities, including clinic roll-out, lease agreements, construction, fit-out, consumables, and facility services.
  • Identify, evaluate, select, and manage suppliers to deliver goods or services in line with business needs, including qualification of construction contractors and specialist fit-out partners.
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers to maximise value, minimise risk, and support key business objectives. Manage supplier contracts through their full lifecycle from execution to termination or renewal.
  • Create and manage Purchase Orders, ensuring terms and conditions are clearly defined, delivery dates are met, and goods or services meet expectations.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of material delivery including imports and exports, logistics, storage, and delivery to clinic sites across the EMEA region.
  • Monitor supplier performance and service levels. Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key construction and facilities partners.
  • Act as the primary procurement liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, including the Expansion, Engineering, and Finance teams, to align procurement strategies with programme timelines.
  • Support the Finance team to ensure timely supplier payment and resolve invoice queries.
  • Monitor market trends and construction cost indices to support informed procurement decisions and manage supply chain risk across the EMEA clinic portfolio.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards to track procurement performance, cost savings, and KPIs.
  • Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with internal policies, delegation of authority levels, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, or a related operational role.
  • Proven experience in procurement, ideally within construction, fit-out, or facilities services, in a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.
  • Strong understanding of source-to-contract activities within the construction and real estate sector, including RFP management, contractor selection, and contract negotiation.
  • Well versed in strategic procurement and supplier relationship management practices.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across jurisdictions.
  • Ability to work independently and travel regionally across EMEA as required.
  • Strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process development.

Skills

Required:Procurement leadershipRFP managementContract negotiationSupplier relationship managementProject coordination across EMEA

Benefits

  • (Not specified in the description)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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