Hybrid Category Buyer: Global Sourcing & Negotiation

Allstaff; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist is seeking a Category Buyer for a full-time, permanent role in Newport Pagnell. This position involves managing a portfolio of categories and suppliers, product sourcing, and market trend analysis. The ideal candidate will have buying experience, particularly in the packaging or food industry, and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a salary of £45-50k with the flexibility to work in the office for 3 days and remotely for 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience from overseas is essential.
• Experience of buying packaging, cleaning materials, or consumables essential.
• Understanding of production processes and costing models.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of categories, products & suppliers.
• Product sourcing from local and international suppliers.
• Monitor market trends analysis to ensure competitiveness.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

CIPS preferred

Job description

A recruitment specialist is seeking a Category Buyer for a full-time, permanent role in Newport Pagnell. This position involves managing a portfolio of categories and suppliers, product sourcing, and market trend analysis. The ideal candidate will have buying experience, particularly in the packaging or food industry, and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a salary of £45-50k with the flexibility to work in the office for 3 days and remotely for 2 days per week.