Category Buying Manager, Impulse

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organisation in London is seeking a Category Buying Manager to oversee key supplier relationships and drive growth in the impulse category. This role requires extensive procurement experience and offers a combination of strategic responsibilities with the option for flexible working. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical, decision-making capabilities, and the ability to foster collaborative team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement or National Account Management experience within the Impulse Sector.
• Retail buying experience required.
• Strong commercial acumen and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key suppliers to enhance efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships for quality and continuity.
• Identify market trends to develop product ranges.

Skills

Category procurement

National Account Management

Retail buying

Supplier management

Decision making

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Continuous Improvement

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Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Category Buying Manager, Impulse

London

Attractive salary + Bonus + Benefits

Category Buying Manager opportunity to join a fast-paced, procurement organisation renowned for their innovative procurement solutions.

Exciting opportunity alert! Join a leading procurement business specialising in innovative services for the foodservice and hospitality industries. As a Category Buying Manager, you’ll oversee a significant spend area in the impulse categoriey – shaping the strategies and driving growth for key clients in this dynamic sector.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop relationships with key suppliers that promote efficient ways of working with an innovative and strategic approach
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services meet the quality, service, and price required
• Full awareness of market trends identifying opportunities to develop ranges and excite our customers.
• Ensure a safe supply chain for employees, clients, and consumers
• Retention activities related to categories, suppliers, and products within assigned portfolios

You will need the following:

• Strong Category procurement or National Account Management experience within the Impulse Sector
• Retail buying experience
• Experience of complex supplier, distributor and client management
• Strong decision maker, with good commercial acumen who is comfortable working under pressure
• Solid analytical skills, with an ability to manage and interpret data to make effective decisions
• A collaborative team player that brings people together to deliver results
• Strategic thinker who can demonstrate impact and influence across an organisation
• A “Can Do” attitude to resolve issues and take learnings to drive ongoing Continuous Improvement

The role offers a couple of days a week working from home, but candidates should live within a reasonable commute of the office in Central London.

To apply please send your details through to me Hannah today.