Job Description

Proven experience as a Buyer or similar procurement oriented role.
A leading provider in the water sector are currently recruiting for a Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis (some flexibility to work from home) in Hattersley.
Role - Materials Buyer / Services Category Buyer
Type - Permanent
Location - Hattersley
Salary - 30,000 - 35,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities for Materials Buyer / Services Category Buyer will not be limited to:

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals, delivering measurable value and cost efficiencies.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including tendering, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure governance and compliance with procurement policies, frameworks, and financial risk controls.
• Drive process and system improvements, promoting sustainability, data accuracy, and best practices.
• Report on performance and represent procurement, fostering collaboration, professional development, and industry engagement.

Key skills and experience required for Materials Buyer / Services Category Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to:

• Strong communicator and influencer, able to build effective relationships across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Commercially aware and customer-focused, with solid knowledge of category management, cost drivers, and risk.
• Independent and proactive, confidently representing the Procurement function and upholding ethical standards.
• Technically proficient, skilled in Microsoft Office and familiar with ethical sourcing practices.
• Professionally qualified or developing, ideally CIPS-certified with relevant education and experience in regulated industries.

To apply for this Materials Buyer / Services Category Buyer / Buyer / Procurement Officer / Procurement Buyer / Purchasing Officer / Purchasing Specialist / Procurement Specialist / Sourcing Specialist / Category Buyer / Services Buyer / Indirect Buyer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Skills Required