Senior Category Buyer

Senior Category Buyer Location: Shipley Salary: £50,000 Type: Permanent Travel: Some global travel required A forward-thinking machinery manufacturing business driving sustainability and innovation is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activity for its latest programme. This is a high-impact role blending traditional category buying with strategic sourcing, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration. Role Overview: * Lead procurement for one of the company's key categories * Develop and deliver strategic sourcing and category plans * Select, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts * Support new product launches and retailer engagement * Work closely with sales, product, marketing, and finance teams * Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing, sustainability, and quality standards Key Responsibilities: * Deliver cost savings, margin improvement, and commercial value * Analyse market trends and buying behaviours * Manage supplier performance and mitigate risk * Drive process improvement using procurement best practices * Support internal budget planning and forecasting * Use data to track KPIs and support business cases * Present procurement performance and plans to senior stakeholders What We're Looking For: * 5 years' experience in FMCG buying, category management, or procurement * Proven track record of commercial delivery * Experience working with retailers or technology-led products * Skilled in cross-functional project management * Highly analytical with strong Excel and/or Power BI skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiator * CIPS qualified (or working towards) or degree in supply chain, business, or economics Personal Attributes: * Strategic thinker * Commercially focused * Sustainability-minded * Resilient under pressure * Highly collaborative To apply, please contact Jamie Cottam at White Label Recruitment or submit your CV through this advert

Location: Shipley, Bradford, GB

Posted Date: 11/7/2025