Category Buyer - Net Zero

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in procurement while contributing to a more sustainable future? Join a leading force in procurement and supply chain management, driving innovation across vital sectors such as healthcare, housing, and education - all while championing Net Zero and decarbonisation goals.

About the Role:

We're looking for a meticulous and forward-thinkingBuyerwho is not only analytical and commercially savvy but also deeply passionate about sustainability and reducing carbon impact. In this role, you'll support the Category Manager in managing key business areas, helping to drive spend under management and deliver best-in-class, environmentally conscious procurement services.

You'll play a key role in ensuring compliant procurement processes, managing supplier and member contracts, and analysing data to support strategic decisions - all while embedding sustainability into every step.

Location: Warrington (3 days a week in the office) Key Responsibilities:

• Lead tendering and procurement processes aligned with Net Zero and decarbonisation objectives, ensuring compliance with EU Procurement regulations.
• Understand customer needs and provide strategic, sustainability-focused procurement advice.
• Identify opportunities and risks, contributing to category strategies that enhance spend management and environmental impact.
• Manage mini-competitions, price list reviews, call off contracts, and framework agreements.
• Implement and manage Framework Strategies that support financial performance and carbon reduction goals.
• Conduct market analysis and research innovations that support greener procurement practices.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with sustainability standards.
• Engage regularly with clients to ensure excellent service delivery and shared sustainability goals.
• Monitor and report on contract performance, focusing on customer retention, spend growth, and environmental outcomes.
• Support marketing and sales strategies that promote sustainable category growth.
• Analyse data to measure contract performance and environmental impact, supporting continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Education: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: Proven background in procurement and contract management, ideally within a consortium or public sector environment.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of EU Procurement regulations and sustainable procurement practices.
• Skills: Excellent communication, organisation, and time management.
• Sustainability Focus: Demonstrated passion for Net Zero, decarbonisation, and embedding sustainability into procurement.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships.

Sunday times best places to work, we're proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. Our ESG principles guide everything we do, from reducing our carbon footprint to supporting community development.

Why Join Inprova?

At Inprova, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation, professional development and making a real difference. We champion diversity, promote flexible ways of working and are committed to helping our people succeed and grow.

In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Income Protection - 75% of salary covered if unable to work due to illness (post-probation).
• Life Assurance - 4x basic salary paid as a tax free lump sum (post-probation).
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) - Fully funded cover with family extension options (post-probation).
• Health Cash Plan - Reimbursement for medical expenses & discounted gym membership (post-probation).
• Pension Scheme - 5% employer match with salary exchange option.
• Holiday Trading - Buy or sell up to 5 days annually (available in December).
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Salary sacrifice bike purchases up to £1,000 (post-probation).
• Electric Vehicle Scheme - Lease an EV via salary sacrifice (eligible after 12 months).
• Employee Support Services - Access to legal, financial, bereavement, and medical advice (immediate eligibility).
• Exclusive Mobile Deals - Discounted EE contracts for employees & up to 5 friends/family.
• Childcare Voucher Scheme - Support for working parents.

Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference for our planet and society.