Royal London
Category Buyer
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Contract type: 12-month Fixed Term
Location: Alderley Park
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 25th September 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer to join our Group Procurement team. You will support sourcing and supplier management activity across Royal London, helping us secure strong commercial value, manage third-party risk and deliver a high-quality service to stakeholders.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with commercial curiosity and strong transferable skills who wants to build a career in procurement. You will join a newly unified function at an important point in its transformation, with the chance to contribute to new ways of working, develop your category knowledge and take on increasing responsibility.
About the role
- Support end-to-end sourcing activity, including tendering, supplier research, contract reviews and price negotiations
- Take the lead on low to medium spend and risk procurement projects, initially with guidance and support
- Produce market insight to support category strategies and identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase value
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and subject matter experts across Risk, Finance, Legal and other areas of the business
- Complete supplier due diligence, onboarding and governance activity in line with procurement policies and risk controls
- Contribute to procurement transformation and continuous improvement, including the introduction of new systems and ways of working.
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About you
- Good commercial acumen, with the confidence to challenge supplier proposals, support negotiations and identify opportunities for savings
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively at pace
- Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach
- Good analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret information and produce clear reports
- An understanding of business processes, risk, controls and the importance of governance in a regulated environment
- A genuine interest in procurement and professional development; previous procurement or financial services experience is desirable but not essential.
If you feel you’d be a great fit for Royal London but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Research shows some candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria - if you meet most requirements and are keen to learn, we encourage you to apply!
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About Royal London
We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.
Inclusion, diversity and belonging
We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.
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