Strategic Category Buyer - Global Sourcing & Growth

White Label Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

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.