Category Buyer
Posted 14 days ago
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
- Permanent
- £40,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 14 days
Cheltenham | Competitive Salary | Global Supplier Network | Trusted Food Import Group
What's in it for you?
International supplier exposure | Christmas Shut Down | 30 days holiday | Cycle to Work Scheme | Enhanced Sick Pay & Family Leave | Private Medical Care | Opportunity to travel globally
Must Have's:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement or buying (ideally food industry)
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of cost control and margins
* Ability to conduct global market research and analyse supply chain risks
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
* Comfortable working independently – you'll have a high level of autonomy
Nice to Have's:
* CIPS Level 4 qualification (preferred)
* Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
* Experience in international procurement or global supplier management
So, what will you be doing?
* Sourcing and negotiating with global suppliers of food ingredients and consumables
* Managing end-to-end procurement – from price negotiation to delivery timelines
* Building long-term supplier partnerships and monitoring performance
* Tracking global trends and risks that may affect the supply chain
* Supporting inventory control using ERP systems and data analysis
* Communicating key market and supply chain updates to internal teams
* Ensuring quality and compliance across all purchased goods
Helpful Extras:
* Join a well-established group of specialist food import businesses
* Build a long-term career in a growing company with trusted global partnerships
* Travel occasionally to meet suppliers and explore new markets
* Play a key commercial role within the team with real autonomy
* Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture where your input is valued
To apply, send your CV to Jade at i2i Recruitment today!
Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.
If you haven’t received a response within 5 working days, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion
What's in it for you?
International supplier exposure | Christmas Shut Down | 30 days holiday | Cycle to Work Scheme | Enhanced Sick Pay & Family Leave | Private Medical Care | Opportunity to travel globally
Must Have's:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement or buying (ideally food industry)
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of cost control and margins
* Ability to conduct global market research and analyse supply chain risks
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
* Comfortable working independently – you'll have a high level of autonomy
Nice to Have's:
* CIPS Level 4 qualification (preferred)
* Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
* Experience in international procurement or global supplier management
So, what will you be doing?
* Sourcing and negotiating with global suppliers of food ingredients and consumables
* Managing end-to-end procurement – from price negotiation to delivery timelines
* Building long-term supplier partnerships and monitoring performance
* Tracking global trends and risks that may affect the supply chain
* Supporting inventory control using ERP systems and data analysis
* Communicating key market and supply chain updates to internal teams
* Ensuring quality and compliance across all purchased goods
Helpful Extras:
* Join a well-established group of specialist food import businesses
* Build a long-term career in a growing company with trusted global partnerships
* Travel occasionally to meet suppliers and explore new markets
* Play a key commercial role within the team with real autonomy
* Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture where your input is valued
To apply, send your CV to Jade at i2i Recruitment today!
Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.
If you haven’t received a response within 5 working days, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion