Strategic Buyer - Indirect

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognised technology brand is seeking a Category Buyer to enhance their procurement team. This role includes strategic sourcing and contract management across various indirect categories, while fostering collaboration and innovation within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Ideal candidates are those with a strong analytical mindset and experience in procurement, especially in indirect categories.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Collaborative, modern work culture

Qualifications

• Solid background in procurement; indirects experience is a bonus.
• Self-starter who thrives in collaborative, flat-structured teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing across electronics, IT, consumables, and wider indirect categories.
• Process improvement through AI tools and automation initiatives.
• Stakeholder engagement to drive buy-in across operational businesses.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Influence without authority

Collaboration

Tools

eProcurement systems

Contract management tools

AI/automation platforms

Job description

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Category Buyer | Strategic Procurement | Indirect Services | Global Technology Brand

I’m working on an exciting opportunity with a globally recognised technology brand that’s looking to bring a Category Buyer into their dynamic and forward-thinking central procurement team.

This role stands out because it goes beyond the traditional boundaries of procurement. You’ll be involved in strategic sourcing across a wide range of indirect categories – including IT, materials, and FM – while playing a key part in the modernisation of procurement across the entire group.

Rather than enforcing policies, this organisation focuses on influencing change through collaboration and innovation. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a decentralised, fast-moving environment and wants to be part of a business embracing automation, AI, and digital transformation in a meaningful way.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing across electronics, IT, consumables, and wider indirect categories
• Process Improvement through AI tools (e.g. Copilot) and automation initiatives
• Contract Management on major group-wide supplier agreements
• Stakeholder Engagement to drive buy-in across operational businesses
• Market Intelligence to keep the team ahead of industry trends and innovations

What They're Looking For:

• Solid background in procurement – indirects experience is a bonus
• Strong analytical mindset with an appetite for innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills – you know how to influence without authority
• A self-starter who thrives in collaborative, flat-structured teams
• Familiarity with eProcurement systems, contract management tools, or AI/automation platforms is advantageous

? What’s on Offer:

• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• A truly collaborative, modern work culture within a globally recognised brand

If you're ready to be part of a team driving innovation in procurement, I’d love to speak with you.