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Strategic Category Buyer - Global Sourcing & Growth

White Label Recruitment Ltd

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Category Buyer in Shipley. The role involves leading procurement for key categories, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and strategic sourcing. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in FMCG buying or procurement, strong analytical skills, and be CIPS qualified or pursuing related education. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 and opportunities for global travel.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in FMCG buying, category management, or procurement.
  • Proven track record of commercial delivery.
  • Experience working with retailers or technology-led products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement for one of the company's key categories.
  • Deliver cost savings and margin improvement.
  • Analyse market trends and buying behaviours.
  • Manage supplier performance and mitigate risk.
  • Drive process improvement using procurement best practices.
  • Support internal budget planning and forecasting.

Skills

FMCG buying
Category management
Procurement
Cross-functional project management
Analytical skills
Excel skills
Power BI skills
Negotiation skills
Stakeholder engagement
Commercial acumen

Education

CIPS qualified or working towards
Degree in supply chain, business, or economics
Job description
A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Category Buyer in Shipley. The role involves leading procurement for key categories, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and strategic sourcing. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in FMCG buying or procurement, strong analytical skills, and be CIPS qualified or pursuing related education. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 and opportunities for global travel.
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