Title: Category Buyer Salary: £40K Location: South Lincolnshire Industry: FMCG - Food Working Pattern: Hybrid Are you a commercial and customer-focused Buyer with a passion for food and supply chain excellence? We're looking for a dynamic, strategic and customer-driven Category Buyer to take ownership of a key product category within a fast-paced, growing food business. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes product and customer - someone who understands the UK food market, thrives on negotiation, and delivers measurable results. You'll have the freedom to innovate, build strong supplier relationships and make a tangible impact on category performance. Roles & Responsibilities: Deliver the Category & Procurement Plan - driving sales, margin, and profit across your area. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best possible cost, service, and value. Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular performance reviews. Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Identify and onboard new suppliers that bring quality, reliability, and innovation. Analyse market trends - spotting inflation risks, supply chain issues, and cost-saving opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, supply chain, and technical teams to align strategy and maximise availability. Manage inventory and shelf life to minimise ...