Category Buyer
11 days ago
Leicester
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.