Category Buyer
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- England,East of England,Hertfordshire,Watford
- full-time
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
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!
*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!
Job number 1813793
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Company Details:
REED Procurement
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Other
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