Junior Category Buyer

• Supporting buyers with category management and administration
• Maintaining accurate systems, trackers and product data
• Assisting with tendering and sourcing activities, in line with PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023
• Analysing and summarising data to support decision-making
• Supporting supplier relationship management and performance tracking
• Working cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Helping deliver value, savings and growth for both NHS clients and supplier partners
• Managing your own workload and stakeholder expectations effectively

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confidence working with data and systems
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for procurement and category management
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) public sector procurement regulations

Experience with procurement systems or food categories is beneficial, but not essential

• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Structured development across procurement and category systems
• Clear career pathways and progression opportunities