Indirect Category Buyer

About The Role

We are looking for an Indirect Category Buyer to support sourcing activities across a range of indirect spend categories. This role will focus on delivering procurement projects, managing supplier relationships, and driving value through cost optimisation, risk management and service improvement.

• Support the development and delivery of category sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activity across indirect categories such as professional services, facilities, IT and logistics.
• Support supplier selection, tender processes and contract negotiations to achieve commercially sound outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and identify procurement opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring service, quality and contractual commitments are met.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation and continuous improvement.
• Support contract management, compliance and risk mitigation activities.

• Experience in procurement, sourcing or category management.
• Knowledge of indirect procurement and sourcing methodologies.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative procurement team where you can make a real impact while developing your career.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.