Category Manager, Expansion & Construction (EMEA)

The role

This person will lead all procurement activities in the Expansion and Construction domain across the EMEA region. They will support the clinic roll-out programme by managing clinic fit-out, FF&E stock, contractor management, and facilities services.

What you will do

• Lead all procurement activities across the Expansion and Construction categories in the EMEA region.
• Drive the procurement strategy for clinic construction and fit-out.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans for key construction categories.
• Develop and maintain procurement playbooks for repeatable activities.
• Identify, evaluate, select, and manage suppliers.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to maximise value and minimise risk.
• Manage supplier contracts through their full lifecycle.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders.
• Manage the full lifecycle of material delivery including imports, exports, logistics, and storage.
• Monitor supplier performance and service levels.

Required 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.
• Ability to work independently and travel regionally across EMEA as required.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process development.

Nice to have

• Experience managing clinic or retail roll-out programmes, or analogous multi-site construction environments.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Business Central or equivalent).
• Procurement professional certification (CIPS or equivalent).
• European language skills

About the company

Neko Health aims to make data-driven, preventative care accessible through proprietary technology and direct clinical care. The company is scaling clinic construction and category management to support its mission of mass adoption of preventative healthcare.