Procurement Category Coordinator — Hybrid, Entry Level

St. James’s Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Protection Benefits

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

St. James’s Place is seeking a Procurement Category Coordinator on a 9-month fixed-term contract in Cirencester. You will work with experienced procurement professionals, manage sourcing projects, and help deliver value across HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Services.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career to develop commercial and procurement skills. You will learn through hands-on project ownership, engaging with suppliers, analysing spend, and supporting stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• A degree, apprenticeship, internship, placement year, or some professional experience in procurement, business, finance, supply chain, commercial, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An interest in commercial decision-making, procurement, and supplier management.
• Exposure to procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contracts, supplier management, or commercial activities through work experience, internships, placements, or previous employment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sourcing and procurement projects across a range of services and indirect spend categories.
• Working with stakeholders to understand business requirements and identify the best sourcing approaches.
• Conducting market research and spend analysis to help find opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Assisting with supplier selection activities, including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and commercial assessments.
• Supporting contract renewals and supplier management activities.
• Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the business.
• Monitoring supplier performance and helping ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
• Supporting supplier risk management and compliance activities.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, contracts, and reporting information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Procurement systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in procurement, business, finance, or supply chain

Tools

Procurement Systems

MS Office

Job description

St. James’s Place is seeking a Procurement Category Coordinator on a 9-month fixed-term contract in Cirencester. You will work with experienced procurement professionals, manage sourcing projects, and help deliver value across HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Services.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career to develop commercial and procurement skills. You will learn through hands-on project ownership, engaging with suppliers, analysing spend, and supporting stakeholders to drive