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.
Location: Warrington (3 days a week in the office)
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.
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, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation, professional development and making a real difference. We champion diversity, promote flexible ways of working and are committed to helping our people succeed and grow.
In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:
- Income Protection – 75% of salary covered if unable to work due to illness (post-probation).
- Life Assurance – 4x basic salary paid as a tax-free lump sum (post-probation).
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – Fully funded cover with family extension options (post-probation).
- Health Cash Plan – Reimbursement for medical expenses & discounted gym membership (post-probation).
- Pension Scheme – 5% employer match with salary exchange option.
- Holiday Trading – Buy or sell up to 5 days annually (available in December).
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Salary sacrifice bike purchases up to £1,000 (post-probation).
- Electric Vehicle Scheme – Lease an EV via salary sacrifice (eligible after 12 months).
- Employee Support Services – Access to legal, financial, bereavement, and medical advice (immediate eligibility).
- Exclusive Mobile Deals – Discounted EE contracts for employees & up to 5 friends/family.
- Childcare Voucher Scheme – Support for working parents.
Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference for our planet and society.
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