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Category Buyer

United Kingdom, Sheffield · Job Posted April 16, 2026
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Category Buyer (manufacturing/direct procurement) with responsibility for executing sourcing activities within defined manufacturing categories, supporting cost-efficient, reliable and scalable supply for ITM’s production and project needs. The role is critical to ITM’s growth as we scale operations, modernise processes and strengthen value delivery across all direct product categories. The role focuses on supplier management, sourcing execution and contract implementation, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies and project requirements. The Category Buyer plays a key role in enabling efficient project delivery by working closely with Engineering, Operations and Project teams. Acting as a strategic partner to key stakeholders, you will also take a hands-on role in shaping sourcing strategies and driving process improvements within a rapidly evolving environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Execute sourcing activities and RFQs within assigned categories
  • Support supplier selection, negotiations and contract implementation
  • Manage supplier performance, delivery and quality in collaboration with internal stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with procurement processes, standards and governance
  • Support cost reduction initiatives and value improvement measures
  • Maintain and develop supplier relationships within assigned categories
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Operations and Project teams to ensure alignment of technical and commercial requirements
  • Contribute to continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, reporting, and tools
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics Finance, IT and other functions to ensure procurement activity supports business strategy

Requirements

  • CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable
  • Strong experience in manufacturing procurement, ideally within a multi-category, multi-supplier environment or industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of sourcing processes and supplier management
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams
  • Structured and reliable way of working
  • Proficient in procurement systems, data analysis, and contract management
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a results-oriented mindset
  • Proactive and hands-on mindset
  • Strong communications skills
  • Team-oriented with a solution-driven approach
  • Ability to work in a high-growth, fast-changing business and drive change where needed
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent contributory pension
  • 25 days holiday
  • Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
  • Birthday holiday
  • Holiday Purchase
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Lifestyle Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Eye Care
  • Gym Scheme
  • Life assurance
  • EV Car Leasing
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Motor Save Scheme
  • Tech Save Scheme
  • Onsite parking includes free electric car charging points
  • Opportunities for career growth and development

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