Buyer/Category Specialist
£35,000 to £45,000 basic salary + bonus + benefits
Hybrid
Permanent/Full time
Location: Surrey/Birmingham (office-based)
We are looking for a commercially driven Buyer to join a fast-paced and growing organisation within the non-food consumables sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on ownership, negotiation and delivering value across a product portfolio.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing and developing a category within a non-food disposable product range. This includes sourcing, supplier management, pricing strategy, and supporting sales growth through strong commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the category day-to-day to drive performance and profitability
Develop and execute short, medium, and long-term category plans
Analyse market trends, customer demand, and product performance
Identify new product opportunities and optimise existing ranges
Source products end-to-end, ensuring best value and quality
Evaluate quotes, tenders, and negotiate pricing and supplier agreements
Build and manage supplier relationships across UK and international markets
Collaborate with Sales and internal teams to support customer needs and growth
Deliver against budgets, reduce costs, and manage pricing, rebates, and stock
Drive continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, and operational efficiencies
About You
Strong commercial awareness with a keen eye for detail
Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships
Analytical mindset with confidence working with data and reports
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven
Experience in buying, procurement or category management
Strong numerical and analytical capability
Confident user of Excel and Microsoft Office
Experience within FMCG, foodservice or related sectors is advantageous
Exposure to international sourcing is desirable
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