Overview
Junior Category Buyer
Zertus UK & Ireland - Humdinger, Sherburn in Elmet,LS25 6PJ
Based one of the following UK sites: Fakenham or Sherburn with hybrid working options
This role involves managing day-to-day purchasing activities, analysing performance data, and working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive value, efficiency, and continuous improvement. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Position type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
Key Benefits: Hybrid working, bonus plan, Healthcare cash plan.
Responsibilities
* Support the management of procurement categories, including day-to-day delivery, ownership of selected spend areas, and achievement of agreed savings and PPV targets
* Monitor and report on KPIs (price, service, quality, sustainability), providing insights, highlighting trends, and ensuring accurate performance reporting to stakeholders
* Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier information, pricing, and financial details (including QAD), resolving invoice queries where required
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and sites to support reporting, provide procurement guidance, and ensure smooth information flow
* Support supply chain and supplier management activities, including risk identification, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and inventory control
* Contribute to strategic projects, continuous improvement, and provide cover across the wider commodity team as needed
* Assisting in the maintenance of supplier information and procurement databases to ensure data accuracy
Qualifications
Essential:
* Commercial acumen and strong analytical Skills.
* Passion and enthusiasm to learn
* Ability to work independently and influence others
* Clear communication and good inter-personal Skills.
* Some travel will be essential: between sites, to suppliers and other destinations as necessary.
Desirable:
* Food Manufacture Experience.
* Procurement Experience.
* Ability to use Powerpoint, Excel and word effectively.
* Ability to pick up systems and software based ways of working
Rewards Benefits
* Annual bonus plan with earning potential of up 10% of salary
* Holiday entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays
* 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
* Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
* Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
* Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year
* Hybrid working
Zertus UK & Irelandis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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