Category Buyer

Location: Market Drayton or Telford

Working Pattern: 3 days office / 2 days remote

Full-time, Permanent role

We're looking for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies; active business partnering with key stakeholders and ensure relevant contract compliance.

What you'll do:

• Partner with stakeholders to maintain supply and quality standards.
• Support the creation and implement of category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group service functions in close alignment with Group Category Lead.
• Lead tenders and negotiations to secure best commercial outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records, contracts, and purchase orders in SAP.

Key responsibilities:

• Observe and analyse procurement markets to identify opportunities.
• Execute tenders and create negotiation plans to challenge the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and spend rules.
• Identify and deliver value creation initiatives using market intelligence.

What we're looking for:

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a proactive mindset.
• Experience in procurement or category management (FMCG preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you'll receive:

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical healthcare
• Contributory pension plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave increasing with service.
• Flexible benefits programme
• In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of dairy.