Category Buyer

A leading food and drinks manufacturer with multiple accreditations in the organic, healthy eating and fair-trade space, is currently seeking a Category Buyer to join their UK business. Working in a small team, the successful Buyer will be responsible for working closely with cross functional teams to develop category portfolios and contribute to overall growth and profitability. The successful Buyer will have previous purchasing experience within a food & drink manufacturing or distribution business, having worked closely with suppliers to source and negotiate supply agreements. Responsibilities include: * Developing and implementing purchasing strategies * Managing a supplier portfolio including monitoring performance, relationship building and compliance requirements * Contract and price negotiations * Developing category knowledge to identify trends, new suppliers and competition * Support marketing and R&D teams with NPD and product renovation projects * Timely communication with all internal/external stakeholders * Maintaining pricing sheets, GPC’s, supplier database Application via CV **Please note sponsorship to live and work in the UK is not currently available for this position