Category buyer

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.