Location: Market Drayton or Telford
Working Pattern: 3 days office / 2 days remote
Full-time, Permanent role
We’re looking for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies; active business partnering with key stakeholders and ensure relevant contract compliance.
What you’ll do:
* Partner with stakeholders to maintain supply and quality standards.
* Support the creation and implement of category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group service functions in close alignment with Group Category Lead.
* Lead tenders and negotiations to secure best commercial outcomes.
* Manage supplier relationships, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate records, contracts, and purchase orders in SAP.
Key responsibilities:
* Observe and analyse procurement markets to identify opportunities.
* Execute tenders and create negotiation plans to challenge the supply base.
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies and spend rules.
* Identify and deliver value creation initiatives using market intelligence.
What we’re looking for:
* Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a proactive mindset.
* Experience in procurement or category management (FMCG preferred).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What you’ll receive:
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:
* Competitive Salary
* Bonus scheme
* Private medical healthcare
* Contributory pension plan
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous annual leave increasing with service.
* Flexible benefits programme
* In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.
Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of dairy.