Senior Category Buyer
Job in
Shipley, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Listed on 2025-11-27
Listing for:
White Label Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-11-27
Job specializations:
-
Business
Business Development, Business Management, Business Analyst, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Shipley
Salary: £50,000
Type:
Permanent
Travel:
Some global travel required
A forward-thinking machinery manufacturing business driving sustainability and innovation is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activity for its latest programme.
This is a high-impact role blending traditional category buying with strategic sourcing, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.
Role Overview :
* Lead procurement for one of the company's key categories
* Develop and deliver strategic sourcing and category plans
* Select, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts
* Support new product launches and retailer engagement
* Work closely with sales, product, marketing, and finance teams
* Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing, sustainability, and quality standards
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver cost savings, margin improvement, and commercial value
* 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
* Use data to track KPIs and support business cases
* Present procurement performance and plans to senior stakeholders
What We're Looking For:
* 5+ years' experience in FMCG buying, category management, or procurement
* Proven track record of commercial delivery
* Experience working with retailers or technology-led products
* Skilled in cross-functional project management
* Highly analytical with strong Excel and/or Power BI skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiator
* CIPS qualified (or working towards) or degree in supply chain, business, or economics
Personal Attributes:
* Strategic thinker
* Commercially focused
* Sustainability-minded
* Resilient under pressure
* Highly collaborative
To apply , please contact Jamie Cottam at White Label Recruitment or submit your CV through this advert
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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