Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Leicester, Eng (with Salaries)

Category Buyer
Caterpillar —Desford
- £57,737 - £72,171 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- No degree
- Annual leave
10d
Purchase Assistant
Liberty Frozen Foods Ltd —Leicester
- £25,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Purchasing Lead
Mace Industries —Corby
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
Plumbing Procurement / Purchasing Assistant
New Build Plumbing & Heating Coalville LTD —Coalville
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Plumbing
Quick apply
Buyer
NEXT —Leicester
- £50,000 - £94,000 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
GE Vernova —Rugby
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Buying Assistant
Poundstretcher —Leicester
- £26,437 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Mentoring
11d
Senior Strategic Procurement Manager
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Procurement Officer
DRET - Finance & Payroll —Loughborough
- £32,061 - £36,363 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Finance & Procurement
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy —Lutterworth
- £76,551 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
5d
Procurement Business Partner Flexible Energy & Energy Storage
Uniper —Nottingham
- £72,000 - £91,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
5d
Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
Arabelle Solutions —Rugby
- Project management
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply
4d
Senior Strategic Procurement Manager
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Parts Administrator
Otis —Leicester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
Procurement Administrator
Air IT —Sandiacre
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Purchasing Coordinator
PWR Europe Ltd —Rugby
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Offshore O&M Procurement Manager UK
RWE Offshore Wind —Coventry
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Communication skills
Fashion Merchandiser
Sunco Knitwear —Leicester
- £25,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- ERP systems
- Free parking
Quick apply
Commodity Manager (Indirect)
BarrattDevelopments —Coalville
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Programmable logic controllers
Assistant Buyer - Chilled Foods
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
5d

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Category Buyer

Caterpillar -
Desford

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Job details

Full-time
£57,737 - £72,171 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Sourcing
Microsoft Excel
Procurement
Supply chain
English
Contracts
Purchasing
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

We’re looking for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement team and help drive value across our supply network through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category leadership.

Whether you are looking to build on your procurement experience or take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative and commercially focused environment where your decisions will have a direct impact on cost, quality, supplier performance, and business success.

Why This Role Matters

As a Category Buyer, you will play a key role in developing and executing category strategies that deliver value across the supply network. By working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure the business benefits from competitive sourcing, strong supplier relationships, and effective risk management.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute category strategies, including supplier agreements, sourcing initiatives, and procurement programs
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimization, and quality improvement while assessing associated business risks
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and the supply base
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, driving improvements in delivery, quality, and overall effectiveness
Support contract administration activities and ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes
Utilize data and market insights to support sourcing decisions and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across different functions and teams

Communication & Influencing

Strong communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively
Confidence in influencing decisions and navigating discussions with a variety of stakeholders

Negotiation & Commercial Awareness

Ability to negotiate constructively while balancing business objectives and supplier relationships
Commercial mindset with an understanding of cost, quality, risk, and operational impact

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and support decision-making
Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement
Structured approach to investigating issues and identifying practical solutions

Your Background

Degree or equivalent experience preferred
Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related business function
Experience working with suppliers and supporting commercial or operational decision-making
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business systems and tools
Fluency in English

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Experience developing and implementing category or sourcing strategies
Knowledge of supplier relationship management principles and practices
Experience working with contracts, supplier agreements, and procurement processes

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What We Offer

Salary: Gross £57,737 - £72,171 (depending on experience)

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, up to 12% Bonus, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Additional Information

On-site presence is required
This role involves up to 25% travel

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Senior Strategic Procurement Manager

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Commodity Manager (Indirect)

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