Buyer in Manchester)

Cast UK Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering supplies business in Manchester is seeking a Buyer to manage and develop the non-food disposables category. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in FMCG or manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £45,000 plus bonuses and benefits, within a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and category management.
• Ability to develop and execute category plans.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all procurement activities across a designated product category.
• Develop and execute category plans.
• Negotiate pricing and trading agreements.
• Lead product selection, benchmarking, and tendering processes.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

Experience within FMCG, Catering Supplies, Manufacturing or similar industries

Ability to analyse data and manage stock levels

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive, self-motivated, adaptable

Job description

Overview

Buyer – Manchester – Permanent – Hybrid

£35,000 to £45,000 (DOE) basic salary + bonus + benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a leading catering supplies business for an ambitious individual to manage and develop the non-food disposables category. This role offers a fantastic platform to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Why should I apply?

If you're passionate about procurement, category growth and making a real difference - apply now to join a business that values innovation, integrity, and long-term success.

What will you be doing?

• Manage all procurement activities across a designated product category
• Develop and execute category plans (short, medium, and long-term)
• Evaluate commercial offers, customer tenders, and supplier proposals
• Continuously identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Lead product selection, benchmarking, and tendering processes
• Analyse product performance, market trends, and customer demand
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Negotiate pricing and trading agreements
• Ensure supplier performance meets KPIs
• Collaborate on joint business plans and category growth initiatives
• Support sustainability objectives in product sourcing and supplier selection
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Senior Management
• Support the sales team in customer acquisition and tender processes
• Present category strategies to internal stakeholders
• Attend trade events and proactively assess market trends to inform strategy

What will you ideally bring to the role?

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience within FMCG, Catering Supplies, Manufacturing or similar industries
• Ability to analyse data, forecast demand, and manage stock levels
• Proficient in developing category plans and managing supplier performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable with a focus on delivering results
• Comfortable working cross-functionally across departments and stakeholders

Want to recruit a similar role?

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit www.castuk.com