Category Buyer

Chartwells Independent; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food procurement organization in the UK is looking for a Category Buyer to oversee procurement for NHS Supply Chain. The role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting tenders via the Jaggaer system, and contributing to procurement strategies to drive cost savings. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development within a vital sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Private health insurance

Career progression opportunities

Learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• Strong motivation for procurement governance.
• Hands-on experience with Jaggaer or similar systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for NHS Supply Chain.
• Engage with stakeholders and conduct training.
• Identify process improvements and enhance procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement governance

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in public sector procurement

Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023

Familiarity with NHS procurement frameworks

Tools

Jaggaer eProcurement

Job description

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Job DescriptionCategory Buyer

Job DescriptionCategory Buyer

Location: Chertsey/Chester or Normanton / Hybrid

Company: Foodbuy UK

Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation in the UK, managing over £2.3bn in spend. We bring together a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients to provide best-in-class food and non-food procurement solutions. Since being awarded the NHS Supply Chain contract in 2018, we have been responsible for sourcing food for over 150 NHS Trusts across the UK.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer to join our team. As a NHSSC Category Buyer, you will manage the entire end to end procurement process for your category on behalf of NHS Supply Chain: Food. You will manage all category supplier relationships, engage and support a wide range of stakeholders and execute best sourcing procurement processes in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilise the Jaggaer eProcurement portal to run tenders, Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), e-auctions,
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted fairly and transparently while identifying opportunities for process improvements within Jaggaer.
• Develop professional, consistent, and compliant further competition documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and user guides.
• Create and deliver training and awareness programmes for stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Contribute to Category and Sourcing Strategies, helping to achieve cost savings and enhance procurement efficiency for NHS clients.
• Support market growth and cost-saving objectives by identifying opportunities to drive value and innovation within procurement practices.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various functions, collaborating effectively to achieve strategic procurement goals.
  
  
  

About You

• Passionate about procurement governance and compliance, with a strong motivation to protect and enhance business operations.
• Experience in public sector procurement, ideally within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of Procurement Act 2023, Public Contract Regulations 2015, and NHS procurement frameworks.
• Hands-on experience using Jaggaer eProcurement systems or similar procurement platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for improving processes and driving efficiencies.
• Ability to develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring best practices are upheld across teams.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
  
  
  

Why Join Foodbuy?

As well as a competitive salary and benefits including bonus and private, we are committed to developing talent and providing clear career pathways. We offer structured learning and development programmes, career progression opportunities, and a chance to be part of a procurement team that makes a real impact—delivering value and savings for the NHS and other key clients.

Apply now and take the next step in your procurement career with Foodbuy UK!

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