Buyer/Category Specialist
GBP35,000 to GBP45,000 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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