Category Assistant - Indirects
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- England,East Midlands,Derbyshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionPost Job Title: Category Assistant – Indirects
Reports To Job Title: Senior Category Manager
Location: Derby – Head Office– Hybrid working – minimum 3 days/week
About the Role
Our client, a public sector regulated business is looking for a proactive and organised Category Assistant to join their Procurement team. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across a wide range of indirect spend categories while supporting the delivery of key procurement projects and day-to-day activity.
You’ll work closely with Category Managers, helping to deliver compliant, efficient procurement processes while building strong relationships across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Supporting end-to-end procurement activity for low-value tenders and purchases
*Working across;
*Facilities Management
*Property Maintenance & Construction Projects
*HR, Recruitment & Training
*Marketing and other indirect services
*Assisting with tender documentation, supplier evaluation, and contract administration
*Ensuring compliance with Procurement Policy and Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
*Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance, IT, HR)
*Managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records
*Supporting supplier onboarding and contract database management
*Promoting best practices and continuous improvement within procurement
*Contributing to sustainable procurement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
*Experience of working in a public sector procurement environment
*Working towards or willing to study CIPS qualification
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
*Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
*Good IT skills (MS Office and procurement systems)
*A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt
Reports To Job Title: Senior Category Manager
Location: Derby – Head Office– Hybrid working – minimum 3 days/week
About the Role
Our client, a public sector regulated business is looking for a proactive and organised Category Assistant to join their Procurement team. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across a wide range of indirect spend categories while supporting the delivery of key procurement projects and day-to-day activity.
You’ll work closely with Category Managers, helping to deliver compliant, efficient procurement processes while building strong relationships across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Supporting end-to-end procurement activity for low-value tenders and purchases
*Working across;
*Facilities Management
*Property Maintenance & Construction Projects
*HR, Recruitment & Training
*Marketing and other indirect services
*Assisting with tender documentation, supplier evaluation, and contract administration
*Ensuring compliance with Procurement Policy and Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
*Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance, IT, HR)
*Managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records
*Supporting supplier onboarding and contract database management
*Promoting best practices and continuous improvement within procurement
*Contributing to sustainable procurement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
*Experience of working in a public sector procurement environment
*Working towards or willing to study CIPS qualification
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
*Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
*Good IT skills (MS Office and procurement systems)
*A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt
Job number 3882978
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Company Details:
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Established in 1993, Macildowie is a market leading recruitment firm, specialising in Human Resources, Accountancy & Finance, Procurement & Supply Cha...