Category Buyer - Food

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic procurement professional to lead category management in the food sector. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work with well-known brands while fostering innovation and new product development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the food and drink industry, with at least two years of experience in procurement. You'll collaborate with various internal stakeholders and build strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring the continuous introduction of quality products to the market. Join this exciting opportunity and make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of procurement experience in the food service industry.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement across various food and drink categories.
• Assist in launching new products and innovating current offerings.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation

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• Opportunity to join an established food brand with well-known brands.
• Must have experience in buying food, drinks, or ingredients.

About Our Client

Our client possesses extensive knowledge and experience in the food sector. They offer a wide and diverse range of food products, with quality always at the forefront of their decisions. Innovation and new product development are essential to them, and they are continuously introducing new brands to the UK market. Based in Birmingham, this is a hybrid role requiring two days per week onsite.

Job Description

• Lead procurement and category management across various food, ingredients, and drinks categories.
• Assist in launching new products and innovating current offerings.
• Develop long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Sourcing new food products and negotiating contracts.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Finance, NPD, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 2 years of procurement experience within a food service business.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• A passion for the food and drink industry.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £50,000 plus bonus and benefits. Flexible/hybrid working—2 days per week in Birmingham.