Category Buying Manager, Impulse

Category Buying Manager, ImpulseLondonAttractive salary + Bonus + BenefitsCategory Buying Manager opportunity to join a fast-paced, procurement organisation renowned for their innovative procurement solutions.Exciting opportunity alert! Join a leading procurement business specialising in innovative services for the foodservice and hospitality industries. As a Category Buying Manager, you’ll oversee a significant spend area in the impulse categoriey – shaping the strategies and driving growth for key clients in this dynamic sector.Responsibilities include:Develop relationships with key suppliers that promote efficient ways of working with an innovative and strategic approachManage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services meet the quality, service, and price requiredFull awareness of market trends identifying opportunities to develop ranges and excite our customers.Ensure a safe supply chain for employees, clients, and consumersRetention activities related to categories, suppliers, and products within assigned portfoliosYou will need the following:Strong Category procurement or National Account Management experience within the Impulse SectorRetail buying experienceExperience of complex supplier, distributor and client managementStrong decision maker, with good commercial acumen who is comfortable working under pressureSolid analytical skills, with an ability to manage and interpret data to make effective decisionsA collaborative team player that brings people together to deliver resultsStrategic thinker who can demonstrate impact and influence across an organisationA “Can Do” attitude to resolve issues and take learnings to drive ongoing Continuous ImprovementThe role offers a couple of days a week working from home, but candidates should live within a reasonable commute of the office in Central London.To apply please send your details through to me Hannah today.REF. HLJ50502