Category Buyer

Category Buyer - IT & Technology

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000

An established, forward-thinking IT solutions provider is looking for a Category Buyer to take ownership of a key product category and help drive its commercial performance across a digital procurement platform. This hybrid role blends traditional buying responsibilities with a digital-first approach-ideal for someone with a commercial mindset and experience in IT procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined IT product category, focusing on digital sales performance.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Data and Digital teams to maximise visibility and adoption.
• Support vendor onboarding and promote category content through digital campaigns and internal initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, rebate terms, and exclusive promotions aligned to digital sales goals.
• Ensure supplier engagement with platform technology and commercial objectives.
• Ensure product listings are accurate, competitive, and optimised for search and conversion.
• Benchmark pricing and review stock availability regularly with support from internal data teams.
• Act as the go-to expert for your category, providing training, pricing support, and insight to sales teams.
• Configure customer-specific catalogues and support project-based sales opportunities.
• Analyse sales data and customer trends to uncover growth opportunities.
• Keep informed on vendor updates, competitor activity, and emerging tech trends.
• Attend industry events and vendor sessions to deepen category knowledge and promote digital capability.

About You

• We're looking for someone who:
• Has 3+ years' experience in IT procurement or category buying
• Understands the IT market and vendor channel structure
• Can negotiate commercial terms and build strong supplier relationships
• Is data-driven, commercially aware, and confident in cross-team collaboration
• Has experience managing a specific product set within a tech-focused business

Benefits

• Hybrid working and modern city centre office with gym, café and showers
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme, tech discounts, and life insurance
• Holiday trading, pension scheme, employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Career development in a digital-first, fast-paced environment