Category Buyer

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a passionate Category Buyer to manage complex spend areas in Market Drayton. This full-time position offers a blend of office and remote work. Key responsibilities include supplier management, procurement strategies, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize value creation. Ideal candidates will have analytical and negotiation strengths, with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. This role includes a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus scheme

Private medical healthcare

Contributory pension plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Flexible benefits programme

Access to Discounts Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or category management, preferably in FMCG.
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to maintain supply and quality standards.
• Lead tenders and negotiations for best outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who we are

We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family‑run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

We're here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nation's face. We're all about *Deep breath* Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, Müller FRijj, Müller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health.

We know that sounds like a lot, but that's why we need you!

Why Müller?

Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at Müller — from farm to factory to fridge. The true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. And, as the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Did you know that 29 Müller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that's just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we're looking for a team of fridge‑fillers and self‑starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation's face. Join a team of fridge‑fillers and self‑starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.

Category Buyer

Indirect Procurement Services (Marketing, HR and Corporate Services)

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:
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:

• 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.

Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ