Company description: Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 117,000 employees and generated revenues of €17.1 billion in the 2015 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world Job description: Salary: £41,000.00 Location: Hams Hall Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for driving category excellence? Were looking for a
UK Category Buyer
to take ownership of the
Packaging and MRO
categories within our dynamic procurement team. In this role, you will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of key categories across the UK, with influence at a European level. Youll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop best-in-class procurement solutions, streamline processes, and support sustainability initiatives across our supply chain. Your Tasks:
Lead preparation and management of RFIs, RFQs, and full tenders for Packaging and MRO categories. Consolidate and rationalise supplier base, while identifying and onboarding new suppliers and products. Negotiate and implement robust supplier agreements and contracts. Build strong supplier relationships to improve service levels, reduce working capital (e.g. VMI, consignment stock), and optimise payment terms. Maintain internal and external SAP catalogues, ensuring data accuracy. Act as procurement lead for UK and support European-level collaboration and initiatives. Drive process standardisation, continuous improvement, and cost efficiencies. Monitor supplier OTIF, resolve service issues, and manage escalations. Champion sustainability practices within procurement and the wider supply chain.
Your Profile:
Proven experience in Packaging and MRO procurement within an FMCG, warehousing, or logistics environment. Strong track record of managing the full tendering process (RFI/RFQ). Demonstrated success in supplier consolidation and commercial negotiations. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to create strategic and tactical plans. Effective communicator with strong organisational and project management skills. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and balancing competing priorities. Experience with SAP and procurement performance reporting preferred. Knowledge of business process design and sustainability initiatives is advantageous. We Offer:
25 days annual leave with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days Pension contribution A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you Employee Discount Scheme through Treats Free car parking Profile description:
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