Category Buyer - Indirects

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food brand seeks a Category Buyer focused on Indirect Services to enhance supplier performance and manage sourcing processes. This role, based primarily remotely with occasional office visits in Surrey, offers a dynamic environment with the opportunity to drive cost-saving initiatives. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in procurement or supply chain management.

Benefits

5% bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in roles such as Analyst, Buyer, Supply Chain, or Store Management.
• Experience in food service, FMCG, or retail environments.
• Strong ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with Operations teams to manage supplier performance.
• Manage multiple projects across the indirect space.
• Analyze supplier and contract performance for cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Understanding of contract KPIs

Job description

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Category Buyer | Indirect Services | Global Food Brand

Surrey Offices 2 days per week, the rest working remotely.

Overview:

Talent Drive is excited to announce our partnership with this fantastic global food brand, seeking a Category Buyer to join their growing team to focus on Indirect Services.

With the support of the Procurement team, you will have the autonomy to negotiate with suppliers, build strong relationships, and manage the end-to-end execution of the sourcing process. Joining this team means being part of an environment that values curiosity, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting.

They are proud to have received several accolades, including being named Britain’s Top Employer three years in a row.

Key responsibilities:

• Build strong partnerships with Operations teams to manage supplier performance.
• Support business functions with forecasting and supply chain management for key strategic suppliers within indirect, ensuring optimal stock levels, pricing, and timing.
• Manage multiple projects across the indirect space.
• Improve profitability through analysis, action planning, and execution.
• Focus areas include operations contracts (waste, uniforms, smallwares), repairs and maintenance, and development.
• Analyze supplier and contract performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement and track projects delivering benefits.
• Define category and sourcing strategies aligned with short- and long-term goals.

Skills and experience required:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Experience in food service, FMCG, or retail environments.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience in understanding contract KPIs and driving supplier performance.
• Supply chain or procurement experience.
• At least 2 years in roles such as Analyst, Buyer, Supply Chain, or Store Management, preferably in retail, food service, or FMCG.

Salary and Benefits:

• 5% bonus
• Pension

For more information, please apply directly or email: [e-mail]

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom