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Category Procurement Specialist

2 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom MorePeople Full time
Job Title: Category Buyer

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Dependent on Experience

Working Pattern: Site Based


We are seeking a talented Category Buyer to join our team at MorePeople, a market-leader in the Fresh Produce sector.


This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional to take the next step in their career or transition into a procurement role.


Role Overview:

To lead the procurement of designated product portfolios in the UK:

  • Develop and maintain profitable relationships with suppliers.
  • Develop and manage daily relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Provide timely supply updates to the commercial sales team.


Main Duties:

Develop, agree, and implement procurement plans according to company buying policies.

Accountable for the delivery of targeted margins and volume as described in the annual budget.

Strive to improve trading profit while reducing operating costs, targeting a 100% recovery of losses from suppliers.

Responsible for accurate and timely administration, including:

  • Preparation of weekly business unit profitability and margin projections.
  • Identification and management of shortages/over supply.
  • Use and maintenance of NAV system.
  • Order and arrival of products in a timely and well-communicated manner.
  • Timely completion of supplier claims.
  • Timely placing of supplier programs.

Ensure regular communication with suppliers to review and monitor progress, adjust plans to strengthen KPI performance.

Delivery of supplier development plans, including completion of supplier visits as appropriate.

Plus many more.

Key Criteria:

3+ Years Procurement Experience or 5+ Years Fresh Produce role in a Technical or Data-focussed role.

Able to manipulate data from the system/draw conclusions from the data and take actions.

Commercial awareness of major FMCG operations.

Spanish speaking is an advantage but not essential.