Full job descriptionBuyer
Enfield
Hybrid
£40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits
Are you a commercially focused Buyer with a passion for product sourcing, supplier management and category development? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can influence product strategy, support sustainability initiatives, and drive commercial performance? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
This opportunity will focus on supporting a broad portfolio of non-food disposable and packaging-related products, helping to optimise product ranges, improve margins, and strengthen supplier partnerships across a growing business.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Supporting end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity across assigned product categories
*Managing supplier communication including pricing, product information, innovation and new product development
*Supporting sourcing and re-sourcing projects through benchmarking, quotation analysis and product testing
*Assisting with category management initiatives including SKU rationalisation, range optimisation and stock reviews
*Producing and analysing product and category performance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities
*Supporting tender activity, pricing exercises and customer proposals with accurate market and supplier data
*Building strong working relationships with suppliers, sales teams, operations and wider procurement stakeholders
*Monitoring supplier performance and supporting service and compliance standards
*Identifying opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement and product innovation
*Supporting sustainability initiatives through improved product and packaging solutions
What We’re Looking For
*Previous experience within a buying, procurement or category management role
*Experience within FMCG, non-food, packaging or B2B distribution environments would be advantageous
*Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skill
*A highly organised and methodical approach with strong attention to detail
*Confident using Microsoft Excel and analysing product or pricing data
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
*A proactive mindset with an interest in sustainability and continuous improvement
What’s In It For You?
*Hybrid working opportunities
*Competitive benefits package including holiday allowance, pension and employee benefits
*Exposure to a varied and commercially focused product portfolio
*Long-term development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative culture
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy, providing tailored recruitment solutions across procurement, supply chain, logistics and operations. We are managing this opportunity on a confidential basis for our client. Apply today to find out more.