Category Buyer – IT (Indirect Procurement Experience)
- A great opportunity to be part of our Procurement Team
- Based from our Head office with excellent facilities and surroundings
- Development and career path
About the role
We are recruiting for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement division based in Tiddington, Stratford-Upon-Avon (with hybrid working options). Focused on IT procurement you will lead tender strategies and oversee the management of suppliers in the IT area. As a Category Buyer you will advise on procurement best practice, resolve challenges and problem solve to make sure we deliver an effective procurement service to NFU Mutual. It’s all about finding the best commercial terms, optimising processes, mitigating risk and ultimately helping us meet our business objectives. Duties include:
- Analyse supplier market information, NFUM spend data and business requirements
- Develop tender strategies to meet the timescales and the requirements of NFU Mutual.
- Lead tenders and negotiations to deliver best commercial terms, mitigate risks and meet business requirements.
- Oversee the management of suppliers to promote effective, fair and professional supplier relationships.
- Implement and review category procurement models, rules, tools and channels
- Provide guidance and advice to the business on policies, procedures, processes and best practice
- Build effective relationships with business areas and suppliers
About you
You will be an experienced IT procurement professional with strong knowledge of contractual terms and assessing commercial risk. You will also have:
- Experience of managing stakeholders and suppliers
- Experienced in negotiating to deliver best value/commercial terms
- Project management experience
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Analytical skills
- A track record in procurement of delivering savings
- Confidence building relationships and adapting to different audiences
- Qualifications- Ideally you will have achieved or be studying towards a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualification.
Benefits and Rewards
When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
- Salary – up to £57,000 depending on experience
- Annual bonus (up to 17.5%)
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell holiday scheme
- Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
- £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
- Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
- Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
- Employee discounts on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
Working at NFU Mutual
We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 39 companies across the globe, and the only organisation with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2021 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021.
We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.
Category Buyer – IT (Indirect Procurement Experience) employer: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is an excellent employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work model that allows for 80% homeworking. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills in data analysis and coding while making a real impact on customer outcomes. The Stratford-upon-Avon office provides a vibrant environment where employees can connect with colleagues across various departments, enhancing both professional and personal growth.
