Buyer

Buyer/Category Specialist£35,000 to £45,000 basic salary + bonus + benefitsHybridPermanent/Full time Location: Surrey/Birmingham (office-based)We are looking for a commercially driven Buyer to join a fast-paced and growing organisation within the non-food consumables sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on ownership, negotiation and delivering value across a product portfolio.The RoleYou will be responsible for managing and developing a category within a non-food disposable product range. This includes sourcing, supplier management, pricing strategy, and supporting sales growth through strong commercial decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the category day-to-day to drive performance and profitabilityDevelop and execute short, medium, and long-term category plansAnalyse market trends, customer demand, and product performanceIdentify new product opportunities and optimise existing rangesSource products end-to-end, ensuring best value and qualityEvaluate quotes, tenders, and negotiate pricing and supplier agreementsBuild and manage supplier relationships across UK and international marketsCollaborate with Sales and internal teams to support customer needs and growthDeliver against budgets, reduce costs, and manage pricing, rebates, and stockDrive continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, and operational efficienciesAbout YouStrong commercial awareness with a keen eye for detailProven ability to negotiate and manage supplier ..... full job details .....