Category Buyer
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero
£27 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Desford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Category Buyer role is a 12-month contract position based in Desford, England, focused on indirect procurement. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing category purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships. This position requires a proactive approach and offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects within a supportive team environment. The role is fully on-site and involves collaboration with various internal teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute category purchasing strategies for indirect goods and services.
- Negotiate contracts, agreements, and supplier terms with confidence.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets expectations.
- Work closely with internal teams at all levels to meet strategic objectives.
- Analyse purchasing data to inform decisions and drive improvements.
Key Skills:
- Solid purchasing experience, ideally in indirect procurement.
- Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Power BI experience a plus.
- Comfortable working independently while being a strong team player.
Salary (Rate): £27.39 hourly
City: Desford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Purchasing
Category Buyer – 12-Month Contract
Location: Desford | Rate: £27.39 p/h
Are you a confident and proactive purchasing professional ready to make an impact from day one? This is your opportunity to join a collaborative team in a varied and rewarding Category Buyer role where no two days look the same.
The Role
You’ll be at the heart of indirect procurement—one day coordinating the refurbishment of a canteen, the next sourcing paint for a new project. You’ll manage category strategies, negotiate contracts, maintain supplier relationships, and identify opportunities for cost savings, inventory efficiency, and quality improvements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and execute category purchasing strategies for indirect goods and services.
- Negotiate contracts, agreements, and supplier terms with confidence.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets expectations.
- Work closely with internal teams at all levels to meet strategic objectives.
- Analyse purchasing data to inform decisions and drive improvements.
What We’re Looking For
- Solid purchasing experience, ideally in indirect procurement.
- Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Power BI experience a plus.
- Comfortable working independently while being a strong team player.
Why You’ll Love It Here
You’ll be joining a supportive team of six, led by a manager who values independence and initiative. This role offers the freedom to manage your own workload while contributing to team success, with the chance to get involved in a broad range of projects.
Details
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (fully on-site)
- Contract: 12 months, likely extension
- Interview Process: 1st stage (Teams) | 2nd stage (Face-to-face)
If you thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment and are ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.