Category Buyer (25033) – Birmingham, England
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 6000
About Us: Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We specialize in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland’s pies. We are committed to delivering high‑quality products to the British public and to retailers such as Aldi, Asda, Co‑op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.
About the Role: As a Category Buyer, you will work within the Indirect Procurement team focused on IT, HR, and Factory Services. Your day‑to‑day duties include meeting suppliers, supporting contract negotiations and tenders, responding to RFIs, and implementing supplier agreements.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT documents
* Source new suppliers and materials
* Negotiate with suppliers
* Implement category plans
About You
Ideally you will have demonstrable experience in procurement, including supplier selection, negotiations, and tender management. You should be ambitious, eager to learn, and open to supporting high‑profile projects within a growing business that values internal progression.
Key Skills
* Previous experience in a procurement position (specialist, coordinator, assistant, etc.) – 2+ years
* Knowledge of indirect procurement categories, supplier negotiation, contract management, and tendering, with a desire to be client‑facing and develop relationships with suppliers
* Direct procurement experience is considered transferable
* MCIPS qualification or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
The role is based at our Head Office in Birmingham, with an expectation to be on site 3 days per week.
Benefits
* 33 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid – free and confidential support services 365 days a year
* Boparan Restaurant Group discount – 50% for friends and family (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed’s Easy Diner, Burger & Cocktails)
* Cycle2Work scheme
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
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