Category Buyer

Butler Rose; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

5 weeks' annual leave + holidays

Flexible/hybrid working options

One day per week from home

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a Procurement Category Buyer for an established manufacturing-focused organisation. You will manage supplier portfolios, develop sourcing strategies and deliver improvements in cost, quality and delivery. Hybrid role with home-working optional, in Ulverston.

Key focus areas include negotiating favourable terms, driving supplier performance and ensuring supply chain resilience while collaborating with internal stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer or in Procurement within manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP systems with a strong grasp of MRP processes.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• CIPS qualification or working toward accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships ensuring strong performance in quality, cost and delivery.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities via negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Lead supplier negotiations for competitive pricing and favourable terms.
• Evaluate supplier capability, performance and market conditions for sourcing decisions.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on sourcing projects and production needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Maintain compliance with contracts and company policies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

MRP understanding

Sourcing strategy

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Category Buyer

Exclusive vacancy with Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain

Location: Ulverston
Working Pattern: Compressed hours or a traditional five-day week
Hybrid Working: One day per week from home, with potential for further flexibility

The Opportunity

Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain is recruiting a Procurement Category Buyer on behalf of an established organisation within the technical manufacturing sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where procurement plays a key role in supporting production, driving commercial value and strengthening supply chain performance.

Working alongside the Procurement Lead, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and commodity groups, developing sourcing strategies and delivering improvements in cost, quality, delivery and supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.

• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring strong performance across quality, cost and delivery.

• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, value engineering and strategic sourcing.

• Lead supplier negotiations, securing competitive pricing and favourable commercial agreements.

• Evaluate supplier capability, performance and market conditions to support sourcing decisions.

• Monitor supplier KPIs, addressing performance issues and driving continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver sourcing projects and support production requirements.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply.

• Maintain compliance with contractual obligations, company policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

About You

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience using ERP systems, with a good understanding of MRP processes.

• Knowledge of procurement within the technical manufacturing sector or a similar environment.

• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.

• CIPS qualification or working towards professional accreditation would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Company performance-related bonus.

• 5 weeks' annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Choice of compressed working hours or a traditional five-day week.

• One day per week working from home, with potential for additional flexibility.

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing technical manufacturing business.

Interested?

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.