Category Buyer in Desford

Job description

Category Buyer – 12-Month Contract

Location: Desford | Rate: £20.18 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Desford

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English