Category Buyer - JB

Glos; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement professional to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with global suppliers in the food industry, negotiating prices and ensuring quality compliance. With a focus on building long-term partnerships, you'll enjoy a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to travel internationally. The company promotes a supportive culture and values your contributions, making it an exciting place to advance your career in procurement. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Christmas Shut Down

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Family Leave

Private Medical Care

Opportunity to travel globally

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement or buying, ideally in food.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiating with global suppliers.
• Managing end-to-end procurement processes.
• Building long-term supplier partnerships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Commercial awareness

Market research

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Cheltenham | Competitive Salary | Global Supplier Network | Trusted Food Import Group

What's in it for you?
International supplier exposure | Christmas Shut Down | 30 days holiday | Cycle to Work Scheme | Enhanced Sick Pay & Family Leave | Private Medical Care | Opportunity to travel globally

Must Have's:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement or buying (ideally food industry)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of cost control and margins
• Ability to conduct global market research and analyse supply chain risks
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
• Comfortable working independently – you'll have a high level of autonomy

Nice to Have's:

• CIPS Level 4 qualification (preferred)
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
• Experience in international procurement or global supplier management

So, what will you be doing?

• Sourcing and negotiating with global suppliers of food ingredients and consumables
• Managing end-to-end procurement – from price negotiation to delivery timelines
• Building long-term supplier partnerships and monitoring performance
• Tracking global trends and risks that may affect the supply chain
• Supporting inventory control using ERP systems and data analysis
• Communicating key market and supply chain updates to internal teams
• Ensuring quality and compliance across all purchased goods

Helpful Extras:

• Join a well-established group of specialist food import businesses
• Build a long-term career in a growing company with trusted global partnerships
• Travel occasionally to meet suppliers and explore new markets
• Play a key commercial role within the team with real autonomy
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture where your input is valued

To apply, send your CV to Jade at i2i Recruitment today!

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