Full job descriptionCategory Buyer
Location: Warrington (3 days per week in the office)
Are you looking to build a successful career in procurement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with people, and have a keen eye for detail? If you’re organised, enthusiastic, and eager to develop your commercial skills, we’d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a motivated Category Buyer to join our growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across procurement, supplier management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement while working alongside experienced procurement professionals.
Whether you’re already working in a procurement role or have developed transferable skills in purchasing, administration, project coordination, supply chain or a related commercial role, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Support the administration and delivery of tender exercises, mini-competitions, call-off contracts, and framework agreements.
*Prepare, maintain, and manage procurement documentation, records, and contract files.
*Coordinate tender submissions, evaluations, clarification processes, and contract award activities.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
*Support supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
*Maintain accurate procurement and contract management data, producing reports as required.
*Provide day-to-day procurement and administrative support to Category Managers and the wider team.
About You
*Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
*A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
*Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to learn.
*Strong administrative and coordination skills.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and document management systems.
*A team player with a positive attitude and a desire to develop a long-term career in procurement.
*Experience in procurement, purchasing, administration, supply chain, project co-ordination or a related commercial role would be beneficial, but not essential.
*Knowledge of procurement processes or public procurement regulations would be beneficial, but not essential.
Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that is passionate about developing talent. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of procurement activities, receive ongoing training and support, and benefit from clear opportunities for career progression within a growing and successful team.
If you’re dynamic, eager to learn, and looking for a role where you can develop a rewarding career in procurement, we’d love to hear from you.