Job Description
Category Buyer – Indirect Procurement
Procurement Heads are working with a Food and Beverage company who are looking for a commercially driven Category Buyer to support the development and delivery of procurement strategies across a broad range of indirect categories. This role will focus on driving value, managing supplier relationships and delivering competitive commercial outcomes in a fast-paced, complex market.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver savings, manage contracts, support bids and ensure a competitive, secure and sustainable supply base. The role offers strong exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and category development.
Location - Surrey/London
Key responsibilities
* Support the development and execution of category strategies across indirect spend
* Lead sourcing activity, contract negotiations and supplier reviews
* Deliver cost savings, manage inflation and drive commercial value
* Build and manage strong supplier relationships and performance reviews
* Develop cost models, pricing mechanisms and market insight to inform decisions
* Partner with stakeholders across sales, sustainability and operations teams
* Support bids, tenders and internal queries across the category
* Identify new suppliers, market trends and innovation opportunities
* Use data and analysis to track performance and inform strategy
Key requirements
* Experience in procurement, sourcing or category buying (indirects categories)
* Strong commercial and analytical skills (pricing, cost modelling, Excel)
* Proven ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders
* Experience managing supplier relationships and contracts
* Data-driven mindset with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working to targets in a fast-moving environment
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience with procurement systems and reporting tools is beneficial
* Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach
Benefits
* Salary - Up to £38,000 base salary + Bonus
* 2 days in the office/3 days work from home
* Private Healthcare
* Pension and benefits package
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Exposure to a broad, high-value procurement portfolio
* Collaborative and supportive team environment