About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits -
all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge
focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer
enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to
support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for
career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which
bring together employees
with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts
including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
As a Category Buyer you'll manage a £250m portfolio for Raw Materials, supporting the production of products such as Ready-Mix and Asphalt used across the UK construction industry. Based at our head office in Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, youll be at the heart of our procurement activity, sourcing suppliers, agreeing rates, and making recommendations that balance cost, quality, and delivery.
This is a hands-on role where youll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, occasionally visiting sites to strengthen relationships and gain insight into operational needs.
What youll be doing:
Managing day-to-day purchasing activity to ensure materials are sourced accurately and efficiently.
Sourcing, onboarding, and negotiating with new and existing suppliers.
Collaborating with operational teams to balance cost, quality, and logistics, including internal supply options.
Supporting tendering, contracts, and supplier selection processes.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the categories.
Occasionally travelling to sites to engage directly with teams and suppliers.
Contributing to wider business objectives through proactive procurement strategies.
Who you are
Youre a commercially-minded procurement professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. You enjoy building relationships, making informed decisions, and driving continuous improvements.
You'll have experience in procurement, supply chain, production, or manufacturing environments.
You'll be confident negotiating with suppliers and making commercial recommendations.
You're comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
You'll take pride in your analytical skills and are confident using data to support decision-making.
You'll be proactive, solutions-focused, and able to identify opportunities for improvement.
You're able to engage effectively with stakeholders across different levels and teams.
You're commercially aware, understanding the wider impact of your procurement decisions.
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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