Inprova
Category Buyer
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Category Buyer
Location: Warrington (3 days per week in the office)
Are you looking to build a successful career in procurement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with people, and have a keen eye for detail? If you're organised, enthusiastic, and eager to develop your commercial skills, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a motivated Category Buyer to join our growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across procurement, supplier management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement while working alongside experienced procurement professionals.
Whether you're already working in a procurement role or have developed transferable skills in purchasing, administration, project coordination, supply chain or a related commercial role, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the administration and delivery of tender exercises, mini-competitions, call-off contracts, and framework agreements.
- Prepare, maintain, and manage procurement documentation, records, and contract files.
- Coordinate tender submissions, evaluations, clarification processes, and contract award activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Support supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
- Maintain accurate procurement and contract management data, producing reports as required.
- Provide day-to-day procurement and administrative support to Category Managers and the wider team.
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About You
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to learn.
- Strong administrative and coordination skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and document management systems.
- A team player with a positive attitude and a desire to develop a long-term career in procurement.
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, administration, supply chain, project co-ordination or a related commercial role would be beneficial, but not essential.
- Knowledge of procurement processes or public procurement regulations would be beneficial, but not essential.
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Why Join Inprova?
At Inprova, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a purpose-driven organisation committed to making a positive impact. As a certified B Corp, we uphold the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility.
Sunday Times best places to work, we’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. Our ESG principles guide everything we do—from reducing our carbon footprint to supporting community development.
Ready to Apply?
If you're dynamic, eager to learn, and looking for a role where you can develop a rewarding career in procurement, we'd love to hear from you.
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