Procurement Category Specialist

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Post Office Ltd Full time £50,000 - £60,000 per year

Salary: Competitive plus great benefits

Grade: 3B

Reporting Line: Head of Procurement - Tech

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Wood Street, London/Hybrid

What to expect

The Procurement Category Specialist is a key member of the Commercial Management team, responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.

The Procurement Category Specialist will specialise in Market Scanning and Market Research, leveraging insights in supporting high-value strategic sourcing activities to drive an advantage. Category Specialist is an expert role, emphasising research and market expertise to inform high-value sourcing and negotiation to achieve the best value for the organisation. They will embody a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance, with a key focus on delivery. You will assist in managing low-to-medium-value procurements and processes, including purchase order approvals.

What we can do for you

Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
  • 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Access to Benenden Healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection after 12 months service
  • Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
  • Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need to have demonstrable experience as a Category Specialist in a Procurement function. In addition you will possess:


• Recent experience of having undertaken procurements with a value in excess of £5m.


• A track record in developing category strategies; using market analysis to drive options and recommendations


• Experience managing supplier negotiations across different categories of spend


• You are an advanced level user in Microsoft Tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and have knowledge of/have used eProcurement and e-Sourcing methodologies and tools


• Experience of the end-to-end procurement cycle within a public procurement environment with experience of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and/or Procurement Act 2023

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