Pineapple Recruitment are delighted to be working on a new opportunity on behalf of our client based in Worcester. As a Buyer you will own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for your category. You'll balance cost, quality, sustainability and compliance, building strong supplier relationships and using market insight to keep their clients ahead of the curve.
You'll achieve this by:
- Developing and executing category sourcing strategies that reflect sector-specific needs, balancing quality, cost and sustainability
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing efficient procurement processes without compromising quality or service delivery
- Identifying, evaluating and onboarding suppliers, then negotiating contracts and terms that meet sector-specific and regulatory requirements
- Owning the supplier relationship: conducting regular business reviews, managing performance, accreditation and ROI, and driving corrective action where required
- Conducting market analysis and research to track sector trends, pricing, innovation and regulatory change, and adapting strategy accordingly
- Maintaining accurate category and supplier data, managing client approved product lists, and championing system and data improvements
- Owning supplier due diligence and risk management, ensuring robust processes are in place and risks are reported and tracked
- Managing category budgets, income and discounts, and providing commercial recommendations to support wider business planning
We're looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in category management, strategic sourcing or procurement.
- Commercially astute, with a track record of delivering quantifiable cost savings and managing budgets or income targets
- A confident negotiator, comfortable owning supplier contracts and relationships end-to-end
- Analytical, with the ability to translate market and performance data into clear commercial recommendations
- Comfortable managing risk and supplier due diligence, including commercial, food safety and contractual requirements
- A strong collaborator, able to work across teams and communicate confidently at all levels
- Organised and self-motivated, able to manage a varied workload and shifting priorities.
If of interest, please apply for a confidential discussion.
Pineapple Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for this role on bejalf of our client and is acting as a Preferred Recruitment Agency on an exclusive basis.
Location Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Salary £40000 - £45000 Per Annum
Job Reference REF2966
Contract Type Permanent
Posted on Posted on 15 July 2026
Category Professional Services