St. James's Place
Procurement Category Coordinator
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With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.
At a glance:
- Location: Cirencester Office
- Workplace Type: Hybrid
- Employment Type: 9 month Fixed-Term Contract
- Seniority: Entry Level
About The Role
Are you looking to build a career in procurement, sourcing, or commercial management? We're looking for a Procurement Category Coordinator to join our team and help shape how we buy services across the business.
Working alongside experienced Procurement and Category Managers, you'll gain hands-on experience managing sourcing projects, working with suppliers, analysing spend, and supporting business stakeholders. You'll develop a strong understanding of commercial decision making while helping to deliver value across a wide range of areas, including HR, Marketing, Facilities, Professional Services, Travel, and Events.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who is keen to develop commercial skills, build relationships across the business, and grow within a strategic procurement environment. You'll have ownership of your own projects while receiving support, training, and development from a collaborative team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting sourcing and procurement projects across a range of services and indirect spend categories.
- Working with stakeholders to understand business requirements and identify the best sourcing approaches.
- Conducting market research and spend analysis to help find opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Assisting with supplier selection activities, including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and commercial assessments.
- Supporting contract renewals and supplier management activities.
- Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the business.
- Monitoring supplier performance and helping ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
- Supporting supplier risk management and compliance activities.
- Maintaining accurate procurement records, contracts, and reporting information.
- Learning and applying procurement best practices, governance requirements, and regulatory standards.
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About You
You may already have some experience in procurement, commercial, supplier management, purchasing, finance, operations, or a related business function.
We're looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and enjoys solving problems. You'll be comfortable analysing information, working with different people, and developing practical solutions that balance business needs and commercial value.
Most importantly, you'll be keen to learn, develop new skills, and build a successful career in procurement.
Essential Criteria:
- A degree, apprenticeship, internship, placement year, or some professional experience in procurement, business, finance, supply chain, commercial, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- An interest in commercial decision-making, procurement, and supplier management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable Skills:
- Exposure to procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contracts, supplier management, or commercial activities through work experience, internships, placements, or previous employment.
- Experience using procurement or sourcing systems.
- Working towards, or interested in pursuing, a CIPS qualification.
- Experience conducting research, analysing data, or presenting recommendations to stakeholders.
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What's in it for you?
Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.
In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.
Our benefits include:
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family.
- Generous Pension Scheme – a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice.
- Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
- Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance.
- EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker.
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
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