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Strategic FMCG Category Buyer – Hybrid (3/2)

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Market Drayton

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading dairy company is looking for a Category Buyer to join its Procurement team in Market Drayton. The role involves managing complex spend areas, creating category strategies, and leading negotiations. Candidates should have strong analytical and negotiation skills, with experience in procurement, preferably in FMCG. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, private medical care, and a flexible working pattern (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Apply now to join a team that puts smiles on faces everywhere.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Bonus scheme
Private medical healthcare
Contributory pension plan
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous annual leave
Flexible benefits programme
Rewards Benefits Programme with discounts

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in procurement or category management, preferably in FMCG.
  • Ability to analyze procurement markets and identify opportunities.
  • Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to maintain supply and quality standards.
  • Lead tenders and negotiations to secure best commercial outcomes.
  • Manage supplier relationships and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Experience in procurement or category management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Tools

SAP
Job description
A leading dairy company is looking for a Category Buyer to join its Procurement team in Market Drayton. The role involves managing complex spend areas, creating category strategies, and leading negotiations. Candidates should have strong analytical and negotiation skills, with experience in procurement, preferably in FMCG. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, private medical care, and a flexible working pattern (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Apply now to join a team that puts smiles on faces everywhere.
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