Buyer
Hybrid
£35,000 - £45,000 DOE Benefits
Full time/Permanent
Are you a commercially focused Buyer with a passion for product, supplier management and category strategy? Do you thrive in an analytical and structured environment, and enjoy building strong supplier relationships? If so, we want to hear from you.
This role will focus on managing a large and varied portfolio of non-food disposable products - supporting category growth, margin improvement, and ensuring the right products are in place at the right time, at the right price.
What You'll Be Doing
1. End-to-end management of product procurement within the assigned category
2. Developing and delivering immediate to long-term category plans
3. Evaluating suppliers for cost, compliance, service and innovation
4. Supporting tender processes and customer proposals
5. Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders including suppliers, sales teams and operations
6. Delivering cost savings and COGS reductions through effective negotiation
7. Benchmarking products and leading strategic sourcing initiatives
What We're Looking For
8. Proven experience in a buying, procurement or category role (FMCG, non-food or B2B preferred)
9. Strong commercial and analytical skills with an eye for detail
10. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
11. A methodical and structured approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
12. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident analysing data
13. Passionate about sustainability and proactive in driving positive change
What's In It For You?
14. Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
15. Hybrid working
16. Strong company benefits including generous holiday allowance, pension scheme and employee discounts
17. A supportive, values-driven culture with long-term career opportunities