Category Assistant - Indirects

Post 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