Category Buyer

Location:

Worcester Salary: up to £45k  Annual discretionary bonus

Hours:

Full-Time, Monday to Friday We are seeking a commercially minded Category Buyer to manage a key product category within a whloe-sale business with an annual spend of approximately £2 million .

This role offers end-to-end responsibility for category performance, supplier management, purchasing strategy, imports, and freight coordination. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will ensure product availability, drive margin improvement, identify new opportunities, and maintain strong supplier relationships both within the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of a designated product category, managing purchasing activities and supplier relationships. Manage annual category spend of approximately £2 million , ensuring best value, quality, and service levels. Source, negotiate, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and profitability. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with commercial objectives. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing movements to identify opportunities and risks.

Negotiate pricing, rebates, payment terms, and supply agreements. Coordinate and manage import activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and customs requirements. Oversee freight movements and logistics planning to maintain stock availability while controlling costs. Work closely with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to forecast demand and optimise inventory levels. Analyse sales and purchasing data to support decision-making and improve category performance.

Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and KPI monitoring. About You Previous experience in a Buyer, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement role. Strong commercial awareness and proven negotiation skills. Experience managing supplier relationships and spend responsibility. Knowledge of import processes, international sourcing, and freight management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret commercial data. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Confident using ERP systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Excel. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team environment. What's on Offer Annual performance bonus. Opportunity to manage a key category with real commercial influence. Join a supportive and experienced team within a well-established business. Long-term career development opportunities. Stable and successful business with an excellent reputation in the market.

Convenient Worcester location with on-site parking. Apply Now If you are an experienced Buyer with strong category management, supplier negotiation, and import experience, and are looking to join a thriving wholesale business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.