Category Buyer
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- England,East of England,Hertfordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £43,500 - £53,500 per annum
Job Description:
Quest Search & Selection is recruiting for a Category Buyer within a leading own-label food team. The purpose of this role is to deliver a reduction of costs, enhance supplier service levels, and maintain strong product availability. We are looking for a commercially focused buyer who can balance strategic project work with efficient day-to-day category management in a fast-moving environment.
Our client is a major B2B supplier and retailer, part of a large international group recognised for its strong brand influence, sustainable practices, and consistent financial growth.
Role & Responsibilities of this Category Buyer role - * Develop and deliver sourcing strategies across assigned categories, evaluating existing and potential products, suppliers, and supply chains.
* Maintain a deep understanding of cost drivers, commodity markets, competitor behaviour, and wider industry trends.
* Lead cost price negotiations and manage communications across internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
* Create and implement plans to reduce COGS across the current product range.
* Work closely with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities, value improvements, and new range development options.
* Strengthen the supply base by conducting detailed SWOT analyses and building action plans to enhance performance, reduce risk, and leverage commercial opportunities.
* Source and onboard new suppliers that offer improved value, innovation, or support new category initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience required for thisnCategory Buyer role - * Experience in own-label buying, procurement, purchasing, or supplier management.
* Have 4-5 years + experience & operating at a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Manager level.
* Minimum 3-5+ years’ + buying experience in a retail or wholesale environment.
* Proven track record of managing COGS in own-label categories.
* Practical experience with production, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
* Demonstrable success leading tenders and delivering measurable financial benefits.
* Excellent negotiation skills, employing multiple approaches to secure value.
* Strong competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits of this Category Buyer role * Hybrid working model - 2 days WIO.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Free on-site gym and free parking.
* Private healthcare.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Ongoing learning & development opportunities.
If this Category Buyer role role matches your experience and aspirations, please apply today quoting reference JO-2511-115319.
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Our client is a major B2B supplier and retailer, part of a large international group recognised for its strong brand influence, sustainable practices, and consistent financial growth.
Role & Responsibilities of this Category Buyer role - * Develop and deliver sourcing strategies across assigned categories, evaluating existing and potential products, suppliers, and supply chains.
* Maintain a deep understanding of cost drivers, commodity markets, competitor behaviour, and wider industry trends.
* Lead cost price negotiations and manage communications across internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
* Create and implement plans to reduce COGS across the current product range.
* Work closely with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities, value improvements, and new range development options.
* Strengthen the supply base by conducting detailed SWOT analyses and building action plans to enhance performance, reduce risk, and leverage commercial opportunities.
* Source and onboard new suppliers that offer improved value, innovation, or support new category initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience required for thisnCategory Buyer role - * Experience in own-label buying, procurement, purchasing, or supplier management.
* Have 4-5 years + experience & operating at a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Manager level.
* Minimum 3-5+ years’ + buying experience in a retail or wholesale environment.
* Proven track record of managing COGS in own-label categories.
* Practical experience with production, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
* Demonstrable success leading tenders and delivering measurable financial benefits.
* Excellent negotiation skills, employing multiple approaches to secure value.
* Strong competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits of this Category Buyer role * Hybrid working model - 2 days WIO.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Free on-site gym and free parking.
* Private healthcare.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Ongoing learning & development opportunities.
If this Category Buyer role role matches your experience and aspirations, please apply today quoting reference JO-2511-115319.
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job number 3166060
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Company Details:
Quest Search and Selection
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Quest Search and Selection is a leading UK recruitment consultancy with over 20 years experience in Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors. From our fir...