Category Buyer

Category Buyer - Southampton

Annual Salary: Up to £35,000

Hours/Days: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00

Location: Onsite initially. Hybrid working available after completion of full training

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Our client is a distribution company within FMCG in food, beverages and wellness, who are seeking an experienced and well-organised Category Buyer with expertise in all aspects of the procurement process. The successful candidate will join our client’s purchasing team, which supplies their customers with a wide range of products from various brands. This role involves high level of teamwork and also managing your own supplier relationships.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee a portfolio of supplier accounts.
• Identify and engage with new suppliers and brands to expand our product range.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure optimal agreements.
• Formulate and execute strategic plans for key product categories.
• Issue and expedite purchase orders to efficiently manage inventory.
• Monitor and adjust stock levels to meet business goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, notably Excel and Word.
• Advanced administrative skills, capable of utilizing reports and spotting trends.
• Superior negotiation abilities.
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills with a focus on meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-driven and initiative-taking, able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt to the fast-paced and continuously evolving industry demands.
• Effective relationship-building skills, with a knack for maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.

Benefits:

• Company pension contributions.
• Generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service.
• Health and dental care contributions.
• Share in company profits.
• Opportunities for personal development.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff discounts on products and services.

To apply for the Category Buyer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.