Average Category Buyer salary in the UK

Your new companyA Globally Renowned Organisation is looking to recruit a Category Buyer to join their vibrant and fast-paced business. This is not your typical Category Buyer role. This is an incredibly exciting role that requires creative thinking, working with some of the best people in the industry! **There are current permanent employees who initially joined as on a FTC and were converted!Your new role Category Buyer role taking full end-to-end ownership of category strategies, spend analysisRFI, RFQ, RFPSupplier sourcing, negotiations and relationship and risk managementStakeholder engagement What you'll need to succeed 5 years' Procurement experience in Category Management, ideally in IndirectsStrong communication, negotiation and engagement skillsProactively identifying and driving cost savings and cost reductionsPeople person, ability to build stakeholders relationships is key What you'll get in return Opportunity to work with a fantastic organisation that will progress your careerHybrid work system - only 3 days a week onsiteGreat people culture and work environment, open and approachableSalary up to £55,000 + bonus and benefits! What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please EMAILyour updated CV to with your current salary, notice period and post code. Only candidates with a valid right to work will be accepted. Sponsorship is not available. Please include your visa type and expiry date in email. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Category Buyer Location: Cannock, StaffordshireSalary: £36,000-£42,000 plus Quarterly paid Bonus My family run client are seeking a Category Buyer to lead supply and stock management efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing the best cost pricing for a specific product category, with the goal of supporting business growth and maximising profitability. Day to Day of the role: Negotiate and secure the best pricing from suppliers, preparing competitive quotations for the sales team.Place daily purchase orders for stock and non-stock items, ensuring timely delivery.Monitor purchase orders to confirm they are on schedule and that deliveries are booked in.Manage the SAP-MRP system for the category to ensure stock availability meets customer demand.Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, meeting suppliers quarterlyDriving continuous performance improvements.Maintain rigorous control over buying prices, actively seeking ways to reduce costs.Liaison and collaboration with Marketing, sales, R&D, NPD teams internallyResponsible for a spend of approximately 10MIL, stock holding for this category of 1MIL Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in supply chain management, particularly in securing favourable pricing and managing stock levels.Experience if managing supplier relationships proactivelyProficiency in ERP/ MRP systems and a strong understanding of stock management practices, SAP knowledge would be an advantage.Strong MS Excel userSomeone who is used to a fast-paced working environmentExcellent negotiation and relationship management skills.Strong analytical abilities and a keen eye for detail.A commitment to upholding company values and contributing to team success.A willingness to engage in continuous improvement and personal development. Benefits: Great starting salaryQuarterly paid bonus scheme, uncapped.33 days holiday, Christmas shutdown plus AL increases with service.Pension scheme.Flexible working hours.Free Breakfast or Lunch 3 days a weekOnsite parking, with electric plug points6 WFH days per year.Annual Company BBQ, business fun daysLots of Progression opportunitiesCompany profit bonus schemeM6 Toll discount schemeOnsite Nurse with annual flu vaccineAmazing purpose built, modern offices To apply for the Category Buyer position, please apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will take place immediately.

Category Buyer Location: Cannock, StaffordshireSalary: £36,000-£42,000 plus Quarterly paid Bonus My family run client are seeking a Category Buyer to lead supply and stock management efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing the best cost pricing for a specific product category, with the goal of supporting business growth and maximising profitability. Day to Day of the role: Negotiate and secure the best pricing from suppliers, preparing competitive quotations for the sales team.Place daily purchase orders for stock and non-stock items, ensuring timely delivery.Monitor purchase orders to confirm they are on schedule and that deliveries are booked in.Manage the SAP-MRP system for the category to ensure stock availability meets customer demand.Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, meeting suppliers quarterlyDriving continuous performance improvements.Maintain rigorous control over buying prices, actively seeking ways to reduce costs.Liaison and collaboration with Marketing, sales, R&D, NPD teams internallyResponsible for a spend of approximately 10MIL, stock holding for this category of 1MIL Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in supply chain management, particularly in securing favourable pricing and managing stock levels.Experience if managing supplier relationships proactivelyProficiency in ERP/ MRP systems and a strong understanding of stock management practices, SAP knowledge would be an advantage.Strong MS Excel userSomeone who is used to a fast-paced working environmentExcellent negotiation and relationship management skills.Strong analytical abilities and a keen eye for detail.A commitment to upholding company values and contributing to team success.A willingness to engage in continuous improvement and personal development. Benefits: Great starting salaryQuarterly paid bonus scheme, uncapped.33 days holiday, Christmas shutdown plus AL increases with service.Pension scheme.Flexible working hours.Free Breakfast or Lunch 3 days a weekOnsite parking, with electric plug points6 WFH days per year.Annual Company BBQ, business fun daysLots of Progression opportunitiesCompany profit bonus schemeM6 Toll discount schemeOnsite Nurse with annual flu vaccineAmazing purpose built, modern offices To apply for the Category Buyer position, please apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will take place immediately.