Category Buyer

Inprova Group; Warrington; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Holiday Trading

Cycle to Work

EV Scheme

Employee Support Services

Exclusive Mobile Deals

Childcare Voucher

Descripción de la vacante

Inprova Group in Warrington is seeking a Category Buyer to provide administrative and procurement support across a range of category areas, coordinating tender activities and maintaining procurement documentation.

This role requires experience in procurement administration, tender support or supplier coordination within public sector environments, plus strong Excel and document management skills, and stakeholder liaison abilities.

Formación

• Experience in procurement administration, tender support, contract administration, or buying.
• Good working knowledge of public procurement regulations and tendering processes.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Support the administration and delivery of tender exercises, mini-competitions, call-off contracts, and framework agreements.
• Ensure procurement activities are conducted in line with public sector procurement regulations.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Procurement administration

Tender support

Contract administration

Buying

Public procurement regulations

Stakeholder management

Herramientas

Excel

Document management systems

Descripción del empleo

Are you a highly organised procurement professional with strong administration skills and experience supporting public sector tender processes? Do you have a good understanding of public procurement regulations and enjoy building effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a leading procurement and supply chain organisation supporting the healthcare, housing, and education sectors.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Category Buyer to provide administrative and procurement support across a range of category areas. Working closely with Category Managers, you will play a key role in coordinating tender activities, maintaining procurement documentation, engaging with suppliers, and ensuring procurement exercises are delivered in a compliant and efficient manner.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in procurement administration, tender management, or supplier coordination within a public sector or regulated procurement environment.

Location: Warrington (3 days a week in the office)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration and delivery of tender exercises, mini-competitions, call-off contracts, and framework agreements.
• Ensure procurement activities are conducted in line with the Public Procurement Act 2023 and relevant public sector procurement regulations.
• 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

• Experience in procurement administration, tender support, contract administration, or buying.
• Good working knowledge of public procurement regulations and tendering processes.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage supplier and vendor relationships.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and document management systems.

Why Join Inprova?

At Inprova, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation, professional development and making a real difference. We champion diversity, promote flexible ways of working and are committed to helping our people succeed and grow.

In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Income Protection – 75% of salary covered if unable to work due to illness (post-probation).
• Life Assurance – 4x basic salary paid as a tax-free lump sum (post-probation).
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – Fully funded cover with family extension options (post-probation).
• Health Cash Plan – Reimbursement for medical expenses & discounted gym membership (post-probation).
• Pension Scheme – 5% employer match with salary exchange option.
• Holiday Trading – Buy or sell up to 5 days annually (available in December).
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Salary sacrifice bike purchases up to £1,000 (post-probation).
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – Lease an EV via salary sacrifice (eligible after 12 months).
• Employee Support Services – Access to legal, financial, bereavement, and medical advice (immediate eligibility).
• Exclusive Mobile Deals – Discounted EE contracts for employees & up to 5 friends/family.
• Childcare Voucher Scheme – Support for working parents.

Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference for our planet and society.