Category buyer - birmingham - hybrid - new!

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.