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Category Buying Manager

Computerworld Personnel Ltd

Portishead, Bristol, Cheltenham

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Buying Manager to join their team in a vibrant manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in supplier negotiation and management while enjoying a high level of autonomy. You'll be responsible for ensuring product availability and driving category success, particularly within the food retail sector. With excellent progression opportunities and a supportive workplace culture, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

25 days + 8 days bank

Discounts

Employee support schemes

Excellent progression opportunities

Strong experience in supplier management and product sourcing.
Ability to maintain product availability while delivering unique offerings.

Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best trading terms and product availability.
Oversee documentation related to suppliers and product sourcing.

Supplier Negotiation

Supplier Management

Product Sourcing

Food Retail Experience

Autonomy in Decision Making

Category Buying Manager
Chester Area
Days

Benefits:

25 days + 8 days bank
Discounts
Employee support schemes
Excellent progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large manufacturing business offering a chance to apply skills within a progressive environment. This is an ideal role for an experienced Senior Buyer or seasoned Category Manager to work in a leading employer.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Negotiation & Management: Take charge of supplier negotiations, ensuring the best trading terms and continuous product availability. Use your experience to review suppliers and introduce new sources to meet category needs.
Category Ownership: Deliver and maintain a distinct point of difference across your category, ensuring the products are in line with customer demand and business goals.
Documentation & Administration: Oversee all admin and documentation related to suppliers, product sourcing, and negotiations to maintain smooth operations.
Autonomy & Leadership: Enjoy the freedom to manage your category with a high level of autonomy, making decisions that impact the business directly, similar to owning your own business.
Food Retail Experience: If you have experience working in food retail, especially within a complex, dynamic food environment, your knowledge will be key in ensuring supply continuity and driving category success.

Experience:
Experience working across food retail.
Strong experience in supplier management, product sourcing, and negotiating trading terms.
Ability to maintain product availability while delivering a unique category offering to the market.
A background in navigating a constantly changing and fast-paced retail food environment.

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