Category Buyer
Location - Birmingham
Salary: Up to £40,000+ Benefits + £6,000 Car Allowance + Training & Progression
About the Role and Business:
This industry-leading manufacturer is seeking a talented Category Buyer with expertise in Indirect Procurement categories—including IT, HR, and Factory Services.
In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for:
- Engaging and managing supplier relationships
- Supporting contract negotiations, tenders, and RFIs
- Driving the implementation of supplier agreements
If you're looking to make an impact with a well-established company known for innovation and quality, this is your opportunity.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support the Procurement Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFIs, RFQs, and ITT documents
- Source new suppliers and materials to support business growth and innovation
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards
- Lead and support tendering processes across key spend areas
- Contribute to the development and execution of category plans
About You
You’ll bring demonstrable experience in procurement, ideally with a focus on supplier selection, contract negotiation, and tender management. You're ambitious, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to support high-profile projects within a company that’s widely recognised for internal progression and professional development.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a Procurement role—whether as a Specialist, Coordinator, Assistant, or similar
- Supplier negotiation and Tendering is essential
- Working knowledge of Indirect Procurement, including contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and tendering processes
- Comfortable with supplier-facing responsibilities, including visits and ongoing relationship development
- MCIPS qualification (or working towards) is a plus, but not essential
This is more than a procurement role—it's a chance to shape sourcing strategies, contribute to major projects, and grow with a business that invests in its people.
If this is of any interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get i touch.
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Location – Birmingham
Salary: Up to £40,000+ Benefits + £6,000 Car Allowance + Training & Progression
About the Role and Business:
This industry-leading manufacturer is seeking a talented Category Buyer with expertise in Indirect Procurement categories—including IT, HR, and Factory Services.
In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for:
- Engaging and managing supplier relationships
- Supporting contract negotiations, tenders, and RFIs
- Driving the implementation of supplier agreements
If you’re looking to make an impact with a well-established company known for innovation and quality, this is your opportunity.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support the Procurement Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFIs, RFQs, and ITT documents
- Source new suppliers and materials to support business growth and innovation
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards
- Lead and support tendering processes across key spend areas
- Contribute to the development and execution of category plans
About You
You’ll bring demonstrable experience in procurement, ideally with a focus on supplier selection, contract negotiation, and tender management. You’re ambitious, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to support high-profile projects within a company that’s widely recognised for internal progression and professional development.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a Procurement role—whether as a Specialist, Coordinator, Assistant, or similar
- Supplier negotiation and Tendering is essential
- Working knowledge of Indirect Procurement, including contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and tendering processes
- Comfortable with supplier-facing responsibilities, including visits and ongoing relationship development
- MCIPS qualification (or working towards) is a plus, but not essential
This is more than a procurement role—it’s a chance to shape sourcing strategies, contribute to major projects, and grow with a business that invests in its people.
If this is of any interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get i touch.
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