Category Buying Manager

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Caffe Nero Head Office Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Buying Manager (Non-Food & Projects) to join our team at Caffè Nero Head Office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in buying and procurement, with experience in the retail, hospitality, or food and beverage sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our non-food spend across the UK businesses, encompassing stores and new channels. This will involve day-to-day responsibility for procurement across various categories, including cups, napkins, and services such as waste collection.

The Category Buying Manager (Non-Food & Projects) will also be responsible for delivering the best possible product or service at the optimal cost, with a focus on mitigating annual inflation through category management and supplier negotiation.

Additionally, the role includes significant project-based work, with opportunities to add value across the UK and wider group. This will involve tendering key contracts, cross-brand alignment and consolidation, commodity lead, and engaging with stakeholders to unlock commercial value.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various teams, including Supply Chain, Food Development, Marketing, Finance, and Operations. They will also have experience working with field/operations/store teams to deliver in-store activity.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, 25 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays), rising with service, and access to our benefits platform, which includes discounts at the touch of a button. They will also enjoy 50% employee discount on handcrafted drinks and 40% employee discount on food, as well as private medical care through Vitality and other company benefits.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual who can champion the Company culture and contribute to the success of Caffè Nero Head Office.


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