Category Buyer - Healthcare

Category Buyer - Healthcare

Full-Time 54000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Talent Drive | B CorpTM

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage sourcing projects and negotiate agreements to drive value in healthcare procurement.
  • Company: Join a collaborative procurement team in a dynamic healthcare environment.
  • Benefits: Salary up to £45,000, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Fast-paced role with strong career progression and supportive team culture.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while developing your procurement skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in procurement or strategic sourcing; healthcare experience is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.

Job Description Sourcing Specialist For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Birmingham, with the remainder working remotely.

Salary: Up to £45,000 + benefits We're looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join a collaborative procurement team, responsible for delivering strategic sourcing projects and negotiating commercial agreements that provide value, quality and strong supplier relationships.

This role would suit someone with procurement or strategic sourcing experience who enjoys managing multiple projects, engaging with stakeholders and driving commercial outcomes.

Experience within the public sector or healthcare procurement is highly desirable, although candidates from other sectors with relevant procurement expertise will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end sourcing activities across a range of spend categories.

Develop and deliver sourcing strategies that achieve commercial and operational objectives.

Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.

Lead competitive tender processes, including RFIs, RFPs/ITTs and supplier evaluations.

Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and contract terms.

Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

Present sourcing recommendations and award recommendations to key stakeholders.

Work closely with legal, finance, commercial and operational teams to ensure successful contract implementation.

Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure procurement activities comply with organisational policies, governance and procurement regulations where applicable.

About You You'll ideally have: Experience within procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.

Previous experience in public sector or healthcare procurement is preferred but not essential.

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Experience managing tender processes and supplier negotiations.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret commercial and financial information.

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.

What's on Offer Salary up to £45,000.

Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Birmingham office, with the remainder working remotely.

A varied and strategic procurement role with exposure to multiple sourcing projects.

Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression. xwwtmva Interested?

If you'd like to find out more or have a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch with Beth at

Category Buyer - Healthcare employer: Talent Drive | B CorpTM

As a leading FTSE 100 retailer, this company offers an exceptional work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to meaningful growth opportunities while working alongside senior stakeholders in a hybrid setting that promotes work-life balance. The competitive salary package, including a generous bonus and benefits, makes this an attractive place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in technology procurement.

Talent Drive | B CorpTM

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Talent Drive | B CorpTM Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Category Buyer - Healthcare

Procurement Experience
Strategic Sourcing
Category Management
Market Research
Supplier Analysis
Tender Process Management
Negotiation Skills