Category Buyer Job at 14forty (Chertsey)

Category Buyer

Foodbuy Group is the UK’s leading food procurement organisation, managing over £...

Location

United Kingdom , Chertsey

Salary:

Not provided

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Procurement or buying experience within indirect categories (SES experience a plus)
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Analytical ability to manage data and make effective, evidence-based decisions
Commercial acumen with a track record of delivering cost savings or added value
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Energy, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Job Responsibility

Support the development and delivery of category strategies across SES, working closely with the Category Manager
Negotiate and secure competitive supplier agreements to deliver savings and added value
Manage supplier performance, ensuring commercial terms are delivered and compliance is maintained
Support contract renewals, tenders, and procurement projects in line with Foodbuy’s overall objectives
Analyse spend and performance data to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost reduction
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver on client requirements

What we offer

bonus
pension
private healthcare

Fulltime

Senior Buyer

They are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer with deep knowledge of the Germ...

Location

Germany

Salary:

Not provided

Avomind

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-6 years of experience in a Category Manager/Buyer role
Strong knowledge of the German overstock market
Established supplier network (80-100 active contacts)
Fluent in Native German & English
Highly independent, self-driven professional

Job Responsibility

Identify and negotiate overstock purchasing opportunities across multiple categories
Maintain and expand a network of 80-100+ active suppliers in Germany
Develop relationships with key retail partners such as Lidl, Aldi, and Carrefour
Analyze market trends to optimize purchasing decisions
Manage the full procurement cycle, ensuring quality and competitive pricing

Strategic Buyer Analyst

To ensure that all Goods and Services for VW especially but not limited to marke...

Location

United States , Chattanooga

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers
Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
Ability to manage collaborative strategic procurement projects across multiple brands, business units and/or affiliate locations
Influencing and negotiation skills
Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Strong Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel)Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel)
Proven negotiation and problem solving skills

Job Responsibility

Lead buyer for marketing and sales related services
Develop and execute category management strategies cooperatively with VW business units to maximize commercial leverage
Assist in developing specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the VW Group purchasing standards
Develop and implement pricing and commercial term negotiation strategies
Evaluate bids, negotiate terms & pricing, and present recommended supplier to sourcing committees
Document sourcing activities through VW Group global purchasing system 'GLOBE'
Provide resolution of purchasing-related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies
Maintain current project tracking system that can be easily accessed and understood in buyer’s absence
Coordinate Purchasing activities and benchmark globally with other VW Group Purchasing colleagues
Analyze supply base and competition with reference to price, capacity, and quality as well as monitor the integration of current and potential suppliers in order to establish a sound supplier base

What we offer

Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug free workplace
Pre-employment substance abuse testing

Fulltime

Customer Manager - DDS

We currently have an opportunity available for a Customer Manager – Discount Dep...

Location

Australia , North Rocks

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated business experience, preferably cross-functional
FMCG experience is a plus
Strong customer facing experience and proven track record is a must
Proven people management/development capabilities
Experience in Customer Marketing, Trade Category Management and Account Management or Field Sales roles
Must be willing to work part-time (3 days a week)

Job Responsibility

Delivery of Turnover, Customer Profitability and TTS budgets for allocated categories within Customer Channel
Develop strong relationships with both internal (e.g. Category Manager, Shopper Insights Managers) & external customers (e.g. Category Managers, Trading Managers, Category Directors Buyers)
With Customer Marketing Manager, deliver in store activation events as defined by company Pulsing Plan
Develop & deliver Joint Business Plans with the Customer
Develop and deliver promotional plan within Customer
Day to day administration and evaluation of product portfolio e.g. Promotional Evaluation, inputs to S&OP
Discuss and agree Gap Filling initiatives with Category Team
Lead range and merchandising reviews (where appropriate), working in collaboration with the Category Managers, Range & Merchandisers and Head of Platinum Partnership
Work with CBM and Customer Director to develop and deliver Local Customer Strategy Plan for customer
Deliver key Category Team initiatives at Customer e.g. Price Increases, Brand Activation, NPD etc

What we offer

Development opportunities
Benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility
Amazing discounts on external company products
Attractive employee referral reward program

Parttime

New

IT & Indirects Category Manager

This iconic FTSE 100 FMCG brand has enjoyed explosive growth during the last 5 y...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

40000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Bramwith Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong procurement and strategic sourcing experience within established companies
at least 2 years specialising in IT & Technology categories
track record of progression within your procurement career thus far, stepping from Buyer to Senior Buyer to Procurement Manager / Category Manager within a short space of time
Degree / MCIPS qualifications preferable though not essential

Job Responsibility

Being the Strategic Sourcing Lead for all Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centers, Servers, Storage etc
Negotiating with market leading Technology vendors / suppliers such as Microsoft, HP, Dell, Oracle, IBM, using your supplier relationship management skills to leverage longer term commercial advantages for the business as well as cost savings
Project leading category / sourcing strategies, owning the cradle-to-grave procurement process including RFP, RFQ etc
Regular interaction with an executive level stakeholder community, winning support for far-reaching procurement initiatives
Instilling a high performance culture amongst the Procurement team, upskilling more junior team members and demonstrating what best-in-class IT Procurement looks and feels like

What we offer

Car

Fulltime

New

Global Ke Category Buyer

We are looking for an experienced Global Kitchen Equipment Category Buyer lead s...

Location

Poland , Wrocław

Salary:

Not provided

AmRest

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2 years of experience in category management (preferably Kitchen Equipment)
Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Knowledge of sourcing and vendor management processes
Excellent English communication skills

Job Responsibility

Manage suppliers and execute tendering processes for kitchen equipment categories
Implement global contracts and coordinate international sourcing projects to maximize efficiency and savings
Prepare accurate budget forecasts and cost models for new and existing units
Secure competitive market prices and support cost optimization initiatives
Collaborate with global teams to identify best practices and improve processes

What we offer

Professional development within a global organization recognized on the World's Best Employers 2022 list (The Forbes & Statista)
Annual bonus – up to 20% of gross yearly salary
Supportive and diverse team where we share knowledge, grow together, and help each other every day
Attractive benefits package (including Multisport card, private medical care, 25% discount in our restaurants and cafés, and more)

KAM dComm Personal Care

Location

Indonesia , Banten

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Min 2 years experience in leading e-Commerce commercial team
Experience with major retailers/marketplaces and executing Joint Business Plans
Excellent business acumen (P&L, pricing, trading terms)
Skilled in negotiation, and building client relationships
Excellent leadership skill, able to drive his/her own team and cross functional team to deliver business agenda

Job Responsibility

Manage and grow key eCommerce accounts
Develop annual business plans, sales forecasts, and promotional calendars
Drive revenue, market share, and profitability for PC Categories
Build strong relationships & lead negotiations with buyers, category managers, and trade partners
Coordinate with cross functional team to ensure demand creation
Prepare business reviews and present insights to internal stakeholders

Fulltime

Associate Customer Sales Lead

The Associate Customer Sales Lead will lead the development and implementation o...

Location

United States , Las Vegas

Salary:

86200.00 - 123900.00 USD / Year

THE VAIL CORPORATION

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum education required: Bachelor's degree
7+ years' experience in the CPG industry required
Strong working knowledge of the Syndicated database & technical skill to leverage the data
Experience working with C-Level
Trade spend experience
Strong understanding of and experience with P&L management
Strong technical knowledge and work experience to pull/interpret syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen)
Strong technical skills working with data and applications
P & L management experience
60% travel

Job Responsibility

Lead the joint business planning process and annual strategic plan with assigned customer
Utilize the E4 system to create optimal customer plans to drive the portfolio
Manage supplier relationships on assigned categories
Utilize the sales planning tool and customer investment system to create optimal customer plans
Develop and implement trade promotion strategies and tactical plans with the customer
Conduct post event analysis to evaluate promotional volume, consumption, profit and spending results versus plan and leverage findings to maximize future promotional opportunities
Monitor and manage deduction balances and conduct post audits
Leverage shelf solutions to drive retail availability and additional product placements in store
Conduct category business reviews, leveraging loyalty and syndicated data, to discuss the state of the business, consumer trends, key business drivers, incremental opportunities, etc.
Leverage Category Management resources and loyalty data appropriately

What we offer

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting
Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay
If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store
Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually
Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees

Fulltime

Category Buyer

14forty

Location:
United Kingdom , Chertsey

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

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