Category Buyer

Ref: AS4129366

Luton, England

£42,500

• Permanent
• Category Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Strategic Sourcing

About the candidate

A dedicated procurement professional with a strong grounding in category management, sourcing support and supplier relationship management. They have gained experience across fast-paced construction, retail and manufacturing environments, supporting category strategies that align closely with operational and commercial goals.

They bring a collaborative and analytical approach, working well with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, improve supplier selection and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining strong supplier partnerships.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction: Contributed to a 15% reduction in costs over two years through market analysis and category strategy development.
• Supplier Performance: Helped improve supplier satisfaction scores by 20% through stronger supplier engagement and clearer performance tracking.
• Stakeholder Focus: Works closely with internal teams to understand business needs, improve procurement processes and support operational effectiveness.

Areas of expertise

• Category Management: Experienced in supporting market analysis, category planning and supplier selection across varied spend areas.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Confident managing supplier performance, developing preferred supplier lists and improving contract compliance.
• Sourcing & Negotiation: Skilled in supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations and contract management to deliver value for money.