Senior Category Buyer

SF Recruitment; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Derby is seeking a Senior Category Buyer on a temporary contract. This hybrid role involves critical procurement support, requiring immediate availability and expertise in category strategies, supplier management, and negotiation. If you meet the requirements, apply now with your CV to seize this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Buyer / Category Manager role, ideally in manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across multiple categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, tracking key KPIs.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiating skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Category Buyer (Temporary / Contractor)
Derby (Hybrid 2 days WFH)
GBP(Apply online only) per day
Immediate Start Required

SF Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading manufacturing business based in Derby to recruit a Senior Category Buyer on a temporary contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable and well-established company, providing critical procurement support to a fast-paced, commercially driven team.

This hybrid role offers flexibility with up to 2 days working from home and the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall business objectives

• Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across multiple categories

• Manage supplier relationships and performance, tracking key KPIs and driving improvements

• Negotiate competitive terms, ensuring cost efficiency and value for money

• Support wider business initiatives including budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional projects

What We re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Senior Buyer / Category Manager role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering

• Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiating skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

Requirements:

• You must be immediately available or due to finish an existing contract

• Able to commit to a hybrid working arrangement with a Derby-based office

If you re a commercially savvy procurement professional with relevant sector experience, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV, and a member of our procurement team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further.