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FULLY REMOTE OPPORTUNITY (Candidates MUST have valid UK right-to-work and reside within the UK) Butler Ross are pleased to be exclusively supporting a Public Sector organisation with their recruitment of a Procurement Officer on an initial 12-month fixed term contract (FTC). There is scope for extensions and potential permanent employment, but this cannot be guaranteed at this point in time. The salary for this role is negotiable, dependent on relevant experience and capability. As above, this is a fully-remote opportunity , with an expectation that travel for in person meetings will be once a quarter. Key Responsibilities Include: Managing various procurement activities, including: tendering, contract management, and supplier relationship management - generally across a corporate indirect portfolio Effective reporting of overall procurement performance Supporting both the creation and implementation of category strategies Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedure as well as adhering to relevant public sector regulations and legislation Effective collaboration and engagement of key stakeholders Ideal Experience: Prior experience with tendering is a necessity, with contract management and supplier management "nice-to-haves" Practical hands on experience within public sector procurement or public adjacent entities Demonstrable experience with, or an understanding of, either Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) or PCR2015 (Public Contract Regulations) This opportunity would be well suited to individuals with prior public sector procurement experience, especially those who may have held any of the following positions or titles: Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Business Partner / Procurement Partner / Buyer / Senior Buyer / Category Manager / Indirects Buyer / Purchasing Manager / Services Buyer / Contracts Manager / Contract Manager / Contract Officer / Contracts Officer / Commercial Manager / Commercial Officer / Supplier Relationship Manager

A well-established organisation is looking for a permanent Category Buyer (Indirect) to join their team in Stockport. This position offers hybrid working post probation and a salary of up to 50,000. This position will be the focal point for all procurement topics ensuring that the purchasing needs of technical goods and services for the sites with the UK area are met. Candidates will have previous experience within indirect purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment. Role responsibilities of the Category Buyer (Indirect) include: Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including SAP requisitions, tender management, and local contract negotiations and implementation. Develop and execute global and regional procurement strategies, customising approaches for local categories. Cultivate strong supplier relationships through identification, qualification, performance management, and onboarding, ensuring adherence to terms. Act as a vital link between the global procurement team and local site requirements, fostering stakeholder collaboration. Drive cost savings and process improvements by challenging spending, promoting standard practices, and supporting global projects with local procurement expertise. Person Specification of the Category Buyer (Indirect): Proven purchasing experience in indirect procurement, specifically in one or more of the following categories: site services, engineering, maintenance, within a manufacturing environment. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, influence decision-making, and foster strong relationships. Demonstrated proficiency with procurement systems, particularly SAP. Outstanding communication skills across all seniority levels, complemented by strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation expertise. Salary Up to 50k Position offers 3 days WFH post probation This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, senior buyer, indirect buyer, indirects buyer, indirect procurement specialist, purchasing manager, procurement officer, sourcing specialist, indirect spend buyer, category buyer, indirect category buyer. Indirect sourcing coordinator or procurement lead