Category Assistant - Indirects

Post Job Title: Category Assistant - Indirects

Reports To Job Title: Senior Category ManagerLocation: 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