Group Procurement Buyer - Birmingham - Hybrid - New!

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Training & progression

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is recruiting a Category Buyer for an industry-leading manufacturer in the UK. You will manage supplier relationships, support contract negotiations, tenders, and RFIs, and drive supplier agreements to deliver cost-effectiveness and quality.

This role focuses on procurement across key spend areas, with opportunities to shape sourcing strategies and contribute to major projects within a company known for innovation and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supplier selection and tender management.
• Ability to engage and manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Knowledge of indirect procurement, supplier performance, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support RFIs, RFQs, and ITT documents for procurement.
• Lead tenders and negotiations from start to finish.
• Source new suppliers and materials to support growth and innovation.
• Negotiate and implement supplier agreements ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Mgmt

Education

MCIPS (or working towards)

Job description

Salary: Up to £45,000+ Benefits + £6,000 Car Allowance + Training & Progression

About the Role and Business:

This industry-leading manufacturer is seeking a talented Category Buyer with experience in end to end procurement.

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
• Lead tenders and negotiations from start to finish
• 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 Buyer role
• Leading 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.