Category Buyer - Ingredients / Raw Materials

A strong opportunity for an ambitious direct procurement professional to build category buying experience with a leading UK food manufacturer.Category Buyer - Ingredients / Raw MaterialsNorthamptonshire Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, usually Tuesday to Thursday Permanent 42,000- 48,000 + bonus + double pension + benefitsThe OpportunityThis is a great opportunity to join a leading UK food manufacturer in a Category Buyer role focused on ingredients and raw materials.The business is strengthening its procurement function and investing in capability at Buyer level, creating a strong development opportunity for someone who wants to build broader category management experience.You''ll support sourcing activity across defined ingredient spend areas, working closely with senior procurement colleagues, suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role will involve RFx activity, supplier engagement, contract support, data analysis, reporting and commercial follow-through.The category scope can be shaped around experience, but could include areas such as sugar, chocolate, cocoa, premixes, additives or flavourings.Key ResponsibilitiesYou''ll be involved in:Running RFx events and tenders in line with category sourcing plansManaging supplier communication, bid processes, clarifications and timelinesSupporting category plans through analysis, reporting and commercial insightDrafting, reviewing and negotiating simple to medium-complexity commercial agreementsTracking supplier ..... full job details .....