FMCG Category Buyer — Growth & Supplier Negotiations (Hybrid)

The Oval Partnership; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B-Corp accredited FMCG business based in Frimley is looking for a Category Buyer to join their team. This hybrid role requires previous purchasing experience within an FMCG environment, with responsibilities including developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier performance, and executing contract negotiations. Benefits include a 12.5% bonus, pension, private medical provision, and 25 days holiday. The role is not open to sponsorship for work in the UK.

Benefits

12.5% bonus

Pension with life assurance

Private medical provision

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience within an FMCG environment is essential.
• Experience working closely with suppliers to source and negotiate supply agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies.
• Manage a supplier portfolio including performance monitoring.
• Conduct contract and price negotiations.
• Support marketing and R&D teams with product projects.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Category knowledge development

Relationship building

Job description

A leading B-Corp accredited FMCG business based in Frimley is looking for a Category Buyer to join their team. This hybrid role requires previous purchasing experience within an FMCG environment, with responsibilities including developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier performance, and executing contract negotiations. Benefits include a 12.5% bonus, pension, private medical provision, and 25 days holiday. The role is not open to sponsorship for work in the UK.