Category Buyer, Derby

Derby- Very flexible 1 day in the office, the rest from home

We are looking for a procurement professional to support the sourcing and management of IT, software, SaaS, and indirect service categories within a fast-paced organisation.

• Manage sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract activities across IT and indirect categories.
• Support category strategies focused on cost savings, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Analyse spend data and market trends to identify commercial opportunities.
• Ensure procurement processes, contracts, and supplier engagements align with business requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across procurement systems and processes.
  
  

• Experience within IT, indirect, or technology procurement environments.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with experience delivering cost efficiencies.
• Familiar with software, SaaS, or service-based agreements.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  
  

• Opportunity to work in a growing and collaborative business environment.
• Exposure to strategic procurement initiatives and supplier management.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package.
• Flexible working 1 day in the office, the rest from home
• Bonus