Assistant Category Buyer

Compass UK & Ireland Careers; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in the UK is seeking an Assistant Category Buyer to support supplier negotiations and enhance commercial value. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving growth and savings across various categories, primarily in food and retail. This full-time position is based in Chertsey and offers an opportunity to contribute to a significant procurement operation with ambitious growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Supporting supplier negotiations to secure improved commercial terms and manufacturer rebates.

Job description

Assistant Category Buyer

London / Chertsey

Foodbuy UK&I - Commercial Team

Full-time | Grade E

Join one of the UK's leading procurement organisations and play a key role in shaping the future of strategic sourcing.

Foodbuy is the procurement arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland , managing over £2bn in annual spend across food and non-food categories - with ambitious plans to grow by another £1bn in the coming years. We work with an extensive network of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to deliver exceptional value, quality, and sustainability for our clients.

We're now looking for an Assistant Category Buyer to join our Commercial Team and support the delivery of procurement synergies and commercial value across Foodbuy's member and GPO businesses.

About the Role

As an Assistant Category Buyer, you'll play an important part in supporting our supplier and category teams to deliver growth and savings across Foodbuy's food, retail, and SES categories. You'll work across a range of projects - from securing improved commercial terms and rebates, to tracking supplier performance and identifying opportunities for added value.

Key responsibilities include

• Supporting supplier negotiations to secure improved commercial terms and manufacturer rebates.