Category Buyer

Category Buyer

• Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
• Salary: £36,000-£42,000 plus Quarterly paid Bonus

My family run client are seeking a Category Buyer to lead supply and stock management efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing the best cost pricing for a specific product category, with the goal of supporting business growth and maximising profitability.

Day to Day of the role:

• Negotiate and secure the best pricing from suppliers, preparing competitive quotations for the sales team.
• Place daily purchase orders for stock and non-stock items, ensuring timely delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders to confirm they are on schedule and that deliveries are booked in.
• Manage the SAP-MRP system for the category to ensure stock availability meets customer demand.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, meeting suppliers quarterly
• Driving continuous performance improvements.
• Maintain rigorous control over buying prices, actively seeking ways to reduce costs.
• Liaison and collaboration with Marketing, sales, R&D, NPD teams internally
• Responsible for a spend of approximately 10MIL, stock holding for this category of 1MIL

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in supply chain management, particularly in securing favourable pricing and managing stock levels.
• Experience if managing supplier relationships proactively
• Proficiency in ERP/ MRP systems and a strong understanding of stock management practices, SAP knowledge would be an advantage.
• Strong MS Excel user
• Someone who is used to a fast-paced working environment
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• A commitment to upholding company values and contributing to team success.
• A willingness to engage in continuous improvement and personal development.

Benefits:

• Great starting salary
• Quarterly paid bonus scheme, uncapped.
• 33 days holiday, Christmas shutdown plus AL increases with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free Breakfast or Lunch 3 days a week
• Onsite parking, with electric plug points
• 6 WFH days per year.
• Annual Company BBQ, business fun days
• Lots of Progression opportunities
• Company profit bonus scheme
• M6 Toll discount scheme
• Onsite Nurse with annual flu vaccine
• Amazing purpose built, modern offices

To apply for the Category Buyer position, please apply as soon as possible. Interviews will take place immediately.