Purchasing Work, Jobs in Nuneaton (with Salaries)

Category Buyer
Caterpillar —Desford
- £57,700 - £72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Travel
- Annual leave
2d
Assistant Buyer - Fresh Meat
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
1d
Buyer
Futura Design Ltd —Coventry
- £35,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
9d
Stores & Logistics Coordinator
Phoenix Weighing Services Ltd —Measham
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
9d
Assistant Buyer
NEXT —Leicester
- £34,000 - £47,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Logistics and Inventory Co-ordinator
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
Quick apply
12h
Strategic Buyer
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Purchasing Assistant
FPT Manufacturing Ltd —Walsall
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
14d
Pharmacy Purchasing Officer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust —Coventry
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
9d
Procurement Administrator
Carwood Motor Units Limited —Coventry
- From £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Free parking
Quick apply
8h
Procurement Buyer
Solus Accident Repair Centres —Coventry
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
Senior Category Manager
Unipart —Nuneaton
- Management
- Driving
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
3d
Engineering Buyer
Shawpak —Derby
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
14d
Accounts Payable Assistant - 6 month fixed term contract
untypical —Solihull
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Electrical Contracts Manager - Trainee / Junior
David Pearce (Electrical Contractors) Ltd —Leicester
- From £36,600 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
10d
Sourcing and Compliance Manager
Mi Hub Ltd —Derby
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
9d
Senior Category Buyer
Warwick Nub News —Warwick
- £500 a day
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
5d
Procurement & Contract Officer
Coventry University —Coventry
- £35,574 - £40,435 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Buying Assistant
Poundland —Walsall
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist
Babcock International —Leicester
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d

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Category Buyer

Caterpillar -
Desford

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Job details

Full-time
£57,700 - £72,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Purchasing

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.

Job Title: Category Buyer

Salary: £57,700 to £72,000 based on skills demonstrated

Contract: Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity

As a Category Buyer, you will act as a key liaison between Caterpillar and its supply base, supporting the development of suppliers to meet quality and production goals. Your work will directly contribute to delivering machines that meet customer expectations.

You will play an integral role in cross-functional project teams, collaborating closely with Engineering, Quality, Packaging, and Supply Chain colleagues on both new product introductions and machine upgrades.

As a Category Buyer, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

Leading supplier selection activities for components used on Caterpillar machines
Managing supplier relationships, including fact-based negotiation on pricing and commercial agreements, ensuring cost competitiveness, compliance, and sustainable value, while proactively identifying opportunities and mitigating risks
Developing and executing global category strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders
Driving continuous improvement in supplier performance by analysing and acting on Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) metrics
Partnering with suppliers across categories such as fluid carrying tubes, hoses, bearings, fasteners, and related components

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What You Can Demonstrate:

Level: Working Knowledge

Problem Solving: Identifies root causes of supplier, quality or cost issues and develops effective corrective actions. Uses structured, data-driven approaches to resolve problems and support effective commercial outcomes across the supply base.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Effectively manages multiple projects and supplier activities in a fast-paced environment. Prioritises workload to balance day-to-day operational demands, including supplier engagements, with longer-term category and sourcing objectives.
Effective Communications: Communicates clearly with suppliers and cross-functional teams to explain complex issues and align stakeholders on decisions. Builds consensus across technical and commercial discussions, including fact-based negotiation of pricing and agreements, to achieve desired outcomes.
Analytical Thinking: Applies structured analysis to evaluate supplier performance, sourcing options and risk. Uses data, cost drivers, and market insights to support decision-making and strengthen commercial negotiations.

What You May Have:

Solid understanding of purchasing principles, processes, and compliance, including supplier agreements and commercial terms
Strong ability to engage with suppliers and support day-to-day commercial discussions in a manufacturing or operational setting
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply this understanding to sourcing and decision-making
Confident use of Excel and PowerPoint to analyse data, generate insights, and support clear, informed decision-making

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

Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, Private Medical, 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

Travel: Travel: Up to 15–20% domestically and intern

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

June 9, 2026 - June 24, 2026

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

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