Category Management Director

1 month ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full time
Job Title: Category Buyer - Fresh Produce

We are seeking an experienced Category Buyer to join our team at Talent Drive | B Corp®. As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing fresh produce for our client. You will develop category strategies for allocated categories within the overall fresh produce category, manage key internal relationships, and ensure suppliers' performance meets requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

* Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to secure the best prices for fresh produce
* Developing category strategies to meet business objectives
* Managing key internal relationships with supply chain, sales, operations, logistics, and quality teams
* Ensuring suppliers' performance meets requirements
* Supporting sales and NPD activities

Requirements:

* Previous fresh produce procurement category experience (ideally at least 5 years)
* Strong capability in analysis and use of Microsoft Excel
* Great stakeholder management across the business, comfortable in front of customers, suppliers, and senior management
* Utilizing Category Management or Sourcing processes
* Strong commercial and market awareness

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% Bonus + 25 days annual leave + additional benefits

About Us:

Talent Drive | B Corp® is a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing talented professionals in top companies. We are committed to providing exceptional service and supporting our clients' growth and success.
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