Category Buyer ref 372229

Essential Employment Careers; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement service provider is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to deliver procurement services across the South West. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements, requiring expertise in public sector procurement and competitive procurements. This is a full-time temporary position with a competitive pay structure. Candidates can work hybrid or remote as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of public sector procurement regulations.
• Experience in leading competitive procurements.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement services across the South West.
• Lead competitive procurement processes.

Skills

Understanding of public sector procurement regulations

Experience in leading competitive procurements

Job description

Senior Category buyer

£22.23ph paye or £29.24ph umbrella

Working arrangements: We are very flexible and there is no specific requirement to be in the office for any set period of time; the role is based on business need. Our team provides procurement services across the South West to Devon & Cornwall Police, Avon & Somerset Police, Dorset Police, Wiltshire Police and Gloucestershire Police. Candidates can be based anywhere in or around the SW.

Working week is 37 hours, but this can be worked flexibly across 5 days; part time would also be considered.

The main skills required for this role are a thorough understanding of public sector procurement regulations and experience in leading competitive procurements.

This is a full‑time role on a temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role, please apply on our website with your CV, or email your CV quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is an equal opportunities employer. Pre‑employment checks, including references, may be required.