Senior Buyer

Overview

At Inprova, we believe procurement can create meaningful, measurable impact. We are strategic partners to organisations across the UK, delivering category expertise, intelligent data insight, and proactive account management that drives real efficiency for our members.

As a proud B Corp, we place sustainability, ethics, innovation, and people at the heart of everything we do. From reducing carbon emissions and championing ethical sourcing to fostering a truly inclusive culture, we're committed to making a positive difference - for our members, society, and the planet.

The opportunity

As a Senior Buyer, you will lead and develop assigned category areas to increase spend under management and deliver exceptional procurement services to both internal and external customers. This role is central to shaping our commercial offer, strengthening supplier relationships, and supporting strategic accounts.

You'll act as a mentor to Buyers, contribute to continuous improvement across the business, and uphold Inprova's values while driving our mission forward.

What you will do

• In this strategic and varied role, you will:
• Category leadership & strategy
• Deliver compliant, end to end sourcing projects
• Support members in defining requirements and producing technical specifications
• Manage supplier performance, prices, contracts, and disputes
• Build strong sector relationships to support brand visibility and growth
• Maintain and monitor the commercial & operational performance of frameworks
• Team leadership & development
• Provide leadership and direction to Buyer(s) as required
• Mentor and coach less experienced colleagues
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and continuous learning across teams
• Continuous improvement & innovation
• Support marketing and communication plans
• Participate in training to maintain professional and technical competence

About you

You'll thrive in this role if you are an analytical, proactive, and relationship focused procurement professional with a passion for delivering value.

You will be:

• Positive, friendly, and self-confident
• Influential, persuasive, and engaging
• Inquisitive, imaginative, and solutions focused
• Highly organised and self-disciplined
• Motivated by variety, pace, and autonomy
• Background in manufacturing, contracting, or merchant buying
• Strong research & analytical skills
• Coaching/mentoring capability
• Excellent communication, presentation & organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of public sector procurement
• Knowledge of e-tendering and Dynamic Purchasing Systems
• Risk evaluation and mitigation
• Stakeholder analysis and value-for-money delivery
• Cost modelling and pricing assessment
• Contract performance monitoring
• Effective communication and influence
• Strong attention to detail
• Creative thinking and continuous improvement

Our team values

• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Embeds ESG principles into everything we do
• Believes in ethical sourcing and responsible procurement
• Supports professional and personal development
• Encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Operates with transparency, quality, and integrity

As a B Corp, we meet the highest standards of environmental and social impact, and we're committed to driving meaningful change across the procurement landscape.

Work environment

This role is based at our modern Head Office in Birchwood, Warrington, and a commitment to 3 days per week office attendance will be required

Ready to make an impact?

If you are a driven procurement professional with the ambition to lead, influence, and contribute to a purpose driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Inprova - Procurement expertise delivered with ambition, purpose, and impact.

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