Category Buyer

Muller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK is seeking a Category Buyer for a full-time, permanent position. This role involves managing complex spend, creating category strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality. Candidates should possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, ideally with experience in procurement within FMCG. The position allows for a flexible working pattern, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Competitive salary and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus scheme

Private medical healthcare

Contributory pension plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave increasing with service

Flexible benefits programme

Rewards Benefits Programme with discounts across 800 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or category management, preferably in FMCG.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to maintain supply and quality standards.
• Execute tenders and create negotiation plans to challenge the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and spend rules.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive mindset

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Market Drayton or Telford

Working Pattern: 3 days office / 2 days remote

Full-time, Permanent role

We're looking for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies; active business partnering with key stakeholders and ensure relevant contract compliance.

What you'll do:

• Partner with stakeholders to maintain supply and quality standards.
• Support the creation and implement of category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group service functions in close alignment with Group Category Lead.
• Lead tenders and negotiations to secure best commercial outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records, contracts, and purchase orders in SAP.

Key responsibilities:

• Observe and analyse procurement markets to identify opportunities.
• Execute tenders and create negotiation plans to challenge the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and spend rules.
• Identify and deliver value creation initiatives using market intelligence.

What we're looking for:

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a proactive mindset.
• Experience in procurement or category management (FMCG preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you'll receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical healthcare
• Contributory pension plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave increasing with service.
• Flexible benefits programme
• In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of dairy.