Job Description

Are you a commercial and customer-focused Buyer with a passion for food and supply chain excellence?
We're looking for a dynamic, strategic and customer-driven Category Buyer to take ownership of a key product category within a fast-paced, growing food business.
This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes product and customer - someone who understands the UK food market, thrives on negotiation, and delivers measurable results. You'll have the freedom to innovate, build strong supplier relationships and make a tangible impact on category performance.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Deliver the Category & Procurement Plan - driving sales, margin, and profit across your area.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best possible cost, service, and value.
Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular performance reviews.
Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Identify and onboard new suppliers that bring quality, reliability, and innovation.
Analyse market trends - spotting inflation risks, supply chain issues, and cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, supply chain, and technical teams to align strategy and maximise availability.
Manage inventory and shelf life to minimise waste and maintain high service levels.
Represent the business at industry events and trade shows, keeping connected to emerging trends and opportunities.
Candidate Criteria:
Proven experience in a Buyer or Category Buyer role (ideally within food or FMCG).
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering margin and supply benefits.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, problem solve and make smart, data-driven decisions.
Resilient under pressure, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and confident interpreting data to influence decisions.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of a key category within a business that values innovation, integrity, and trust.
You'll be part of a collaborative team where your ideas truly count - and where you can see the commercial impact of your work every day.
The recruitment for this role has been outsourced to Jordan at MorePeople - if successfully shortlisted, Jordan will be in touch to discuss your application further.
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