Category Buyer

Page Personnel; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized FMCG company in Redditch is seeking a Category Buyer to enhance procurement strategies. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have 2-4 years of procurement experience, excellent negotiation skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £40,000, alongside career growth opportunities and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent opportunity

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in procurement.
• Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve delivery delays and inventory shortages.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication

Adaptability

Tools

ERP systems

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• Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive projects.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a medium-sized company operating in the FMCG industry, recognised for its commitment to quality and efficiency. Based in Redditch, the organisation values innovation and offers a professional environment tailored to procurement and supply chain excellence.

Job Description

* Proactively address and resolve issues related to delivery delays, inventory shortages, and quality concerns.* Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure optimal value; conduct benchmarking where appropriate.* Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while actively identifying and evaluating new sourcing opportunities.* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, including quality, reliability, and adherence to delivery schedules.* Collaborate cross-functionally with production, technical, new product development (NPD), and warehouse teams to align procurement strategies with operational requirements.* Maintain accurate and current records of supplier contracts and purchasing commitments.* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.* Analyse market trends and perform cost analysis to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.* Work closely with the technical team to ensure compliance and continuity of A-list approved suppliers.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Category Buyer should have:*Minimum 2-4 years of experience in procurement*Proven negotiation and vendor management skills*Familiarity with ERP systems*Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive projects.*Effective communicator both verbal & written.*Ability to adapt to an ever-changing business environment.*Ability to influence & motivate others.* Understanding of the UK supply base & retail

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary circa £40,000 per annum.
• Permanent opportunity offering stability and career growth.
• Professional and collaborative working environment in Redditch.
• Potential for development within the FMCG industry.
• Inclusive company culture with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Category Buyer to make a significant impact in the procurement and supply chain sector. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today!