Category Buyer
Ref: AS4149337
Boston, Lincolnshire
£45,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiation
- FMCG Procurement
About the candidate
A procurement professional based in Boston, Lincolnshire, with strong category management experience across food service, FMCG and wholesale distribution environments. They have built a solid track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation and category performance, with experience supporting product availability, margin improvement and cost control in fast-paced trading settings.
They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks. Collaborative, commercially aware and analytical, they are well suited to roles where strong supplier relationships, market awareness and accurate data management are key to driving better buying decisions.
What makes them great?
- Commercial Impact: Helped deliver around a 15% uplift in category profitability through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Cost Reduction: Contributed to an estimated 20% reduction in supply chain costs by optimising procurement strategies and improving supplier management.
- Cross-Functional Approach: Works closely with sales and operations teams to align procurement activity with demand forecasting and inventory needs.
Areas of expertise
- Category Management: Experienced in managing diverse food product categories, reviewing market trends and identifying new opportunities to improve range performance.
- Supplier Negotiation: Skilled in building supplier partnerships, negotiating pricing agreements and improving product availability through effective relationship management.
- Procurement Strategy: Strong analytical approach to sourcing, demand alignment and cost reduction across FMCG and food service supply chains.