Category Buyer - Ingredients
* Job Type: Full-time
* Location: Watford - Head office (with regular travel to Leicester and Birmingham branches)
* Salary: £40k - £45k per annum
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Category Buyer for our Procurement Department. This role involves managing the procurement of ingredients for a food manufacturing company, ensuring optimal terms and efficient supply chain operations to meet our business needs.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Support the Procurement Manager in creating and implementing a Commodity Risk Management (CRM) plan.
* Take ownership of a defined area within procurement, managing both raw material and finished goods.
* Place purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring 100% On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery to customers.
* Resolve accounts payable queries to reduce outstanding invoices.
* Review and draft supplier contracts to secure beneficial terms.
* Conduct RFI’s and RFQ’s, finalising recommendations for approval before implementation.
* Source new suppliers and manage existing supplier relationships through a structured vendor management process (Grow, Maintain, Decline).
* Contribute to the annual budget process, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing strategies to minimise risks and maximise opportunities.
* Drive category efficiencies that align with procurement policies and manage internal stakeholder engagement.
* Handle claims with suppliers to secure credit notes and recover losses.
* Facilitate new supplier setups through the master data management process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience as a Category Buyer, preferably in the Food industry.
* Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
* Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to draft and review contracts.
* Experience in managing supplier relationships and performance.
* Proficient in using procurement tools and systems.
* Strong analytical skills to manage budgets and understand price variances.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (£40k - £45k per annum)
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Dynamic and supportive work environment, with hybrid working structure
Apply now if interested!
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