Senior Category Buyer

2 days ago

Midlands, United Kingdom 2 Sisters Food Group Full time

Senior Category BuyerLocation: BirminghamSalary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package + Car AllowanceAbout UsJoin 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We operate across poultry, chilled, and bakery categories and are home to well-known brands such as Holland's Pies.Our products are supplied to major retailers and foodservice customers including Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. We are committed to delivering high-quality food for the British public while offering exceptional opportunities for development and progression to our employees.About the RoleAs a Procurement Specialist, you will cover a broad range of indirect categories, including CAPEX, and will play a key role in supplier management, contract review, sourcing activity, and supporting tender processes. The business is also entering an exciting period, with major projects requiring re-tendering and a review of 300+ IT contracts, offering a strong development environment for someone looking to progress.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the preparation of RFI, RFQ, and ITT documentationAssist in sourcing new suppliers and materials across indirect categoriesSupport tendering, contract negotiations, and supplier selectionImplement and maintain supplier agreementsContribute to the delivery of category plans within IT, HR & Factory ServicesBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships through site visits and regular engagementSupport wider procurement projects, including renewal of large contracts and database developmentAbout YouWe are looking for a strong generalist buyer with a grounding in procurement and an ambition to grow within a large, complex organisation.Experience & AttributesStrong experience in a procurement roleIdeally some exposure to indirect categories, supplier negotiation, tendering, and contract management but will also consider strong Direct Procurement experience.Confident communicator with the desire to be client-facing, visiting suppliers and contributing to negotiationsHighly organised, proactive, and keen to learnMCIPS (or working towards) is beneficial but not essentialWorking PatternHybrid role with an expectation to be on-site 3 days per week Based at Colmore Row Head Office, moving to our new office in March which is by Birmingham AirportBenefits33 Days' Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)Refer a Friend SchemeHealth Assured EAP & Grocery Aid - confidential support 365 days a year50% discount at Boparan Restaurant Group brands (Cycle2Work SchemeExcellent career development opportunities with a strong focus on internal progressionWhy Join Us?As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment with significant opportunities to develop and grow your procurement career. With a wide range of strategic projects and a centralised team covering multiple categories, this role provides a diverse workload and exposure to high-profile initiatives across the business.#HeadOffice

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