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Junior category buyer

Sherburn
Zertus UK & Ireland
Category buyer
€47,500 a year
Posted: 8 June
Offer description

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 per week.

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30.


Key Benefits

* Hybrid working
* Bonus plan
* Healthcare cash plan


Key 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.
* Assist in maintaining supplier information and procurement databases to ensure data accuracy.


Essential Skills

* Commercial acumen and strong analytical skills.
* Passion and enthusiasm to learn.
* Ability to work independently and influence others.
* Clear communication and good interpersonal skills.
* Some travel will be essential between sites, to suppliers and other destinations as necessary.


Desirable Skills

* Food manufacture experience.
* Procurement experience.
* Ability to use PowerPoint, Excel, and Word effectively.
* Ability to pick up systems and software based ways of working.
* Annual bonus plan with earning potential of up to 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 & Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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