Category Buyer | Strategic Procurement

This role stands out because it goes beyond the traditional boundaries of procurement. You’ll be involved in strategic sourcing across a wide range of indirect categories – including IT, materials, and FM – while playing a key part in the modernisation of procurement across the entire group.

Rather than enforcing policies, this organisation focuses on influencing change through collaboration and innovation. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a decentralised, fast-moving environment and wants to be part of a business embracing automation, AI, and digital transformation in a meaningful way.

🔑 Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing across electronics, IT, consumables, and wider indirect categories
• Process Improvement through AI tools (e.g. Copilot) and automation initiatives
• Contract Management on major group-wide supplier agreements
• Stakeholder Engagement to drive buy-in across operational businesses
• Market Intelligence to keep the team ahead of industry trends and innovations

✅ What They’re Looking For:

• Solid background in procurement – indirects experience is a bonus
• Strong analytical mindset with an appetite for innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills – you know how to influence without authority
• A self-starter who thrives in collaborative, flat-structured teams
• Familiarity with eProcurement systems, contract management tools, or AI/automation platforms is advantageous

💼 What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £45,000–£50,000
• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• A truly collaborative, modern work culture within a globally recognised brand

If you’re ready to be part of a team driving innovation in procurement, I’d love to speak with you.

📩 Apply directly or reach out to me at [email protected] to learn more.

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