Senior Buyer
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Leeds
- Full Time, Permanent
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionCategory Manager - Food & Confectionary
Location: Normanton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing wholesaler based in Normanton, as they look to appoint a Category Manager with a strong background in sourcing products from the Far East.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category, driving strategy, supplier relationships, and margin performance within a fast-paced wholesale environment.
The RoleAs Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of your category, with a particular focus on international sourcing across the Far East. Key responsibilities include:
*Developing and delivering category strategies aligned with overall business objectives
*Managing and growing supplier relationships across the Far East, including negotiation of cost, lead times, and terms
*Identifying new sourcing opportunities, products, and innovations to drive competitive advantage
*Owning pricing, margin, and promotional strategies to maximise profitability
*Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams
*Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform decision-making
*Ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards when sourcing internationally
About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
*Proven experience as a Category Manager, Buyer, or Senior Buyer within wholesale, distribution, or a similar environment
*Demonstrable experience sourcing products from the Far East
*Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of improving margin and supplier performance
*Confidence managing complex international supplier relationships
*Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insight
*A proactive, resilient, and results-driven approach
What’s on Offer*Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000
*The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business
*Autonomy to shape and develop your category
*Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture
Location: Normanton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing wholesaler based in Normanton, as they look to appoint a Category Manager with a strong background in sourcing products from the Far East.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category, driving strategy, supplier relationships, and margin performance within a fast-paced wholesale environment.
The RoleAs Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of your category, with a particular focus on international sourcing across the Far East. Key responsibilities include:
*Developing and delivering category strategies aligned with overall business objectives
*Managing and growing supplier relationships across the Far East, including negotiation of cost, lead times, and terms
*Identifying new sourcing opportunities, products, and innovations to drive competitive advantage
*Owning pricing, margin, and promotional strategies to maximise profitability
*Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams
*Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform decision-making
*Ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards when sourcing internationally
About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
*Proven experience as a Category Manager, Buyer, or Senior Buyer within wholesale, distribution, or a similar environment
*Demonstrable experience sourcing products from the Far East
*Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of improving margin and supplier performance
*Confidence managing complex international supplier relationships
*Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insight
*A proactive, resilient, and results-driven approach
What’s on Offer*Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000
*The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business
*Autonomy to shape and develop your category
*Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture
Job number 4266118
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