Buyer

This is Alexander Faraday Limited; Boston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Faraday Limited is seeking an experienced Category Buyer for an on-site role in the UK food sector. You will manage products, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain strong supplier relationships to support growth and profitability.

Key duties include supporting category and procurement plans, delivering sales and margins, managing end-to-end procurement, and analysing market trends while responding to customer queries and monitoring inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Commercial mindset with business acumen and margin focus.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support category and procurement plans to drive sourcing strategy.
• Deliver sales, margins and profit through effective procurement.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes and monitor supplier performance.
• Respond to customer queries in a timely, professional manner.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability and turnover.
• Attend industry events, trade shows and supplier meetings to build relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong negotiation & influencing

Commercial mindset

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity within the food industry, for an experienced Category Buyer to join their growing team, to be responsible for the management of products and services & negotiating with the suppliers as well as maintaining positive relationships. This is a fully on-site based role.

Main duties include:

• Supporting the category & procurement plans
• Delivery of sales, margins and profit
• Managing the end-to-end procurement process & analysing market trends
• Respond to customer queries
• Monitor inventory levels
• Attend industry events, trade shows and supplier meetings

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation & influencing skills
• A strong commercial mindset and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience within food, wholesale / distribution or FMCG preferred

Our client offers an excellent benefits package and opportunities for career progression