Category Buyer

Ulverston, England, United Kingdom Permanent Buyer

Reference: Category Buyer_1793008804

Procurement Category Buyer

Exclusive vacancy with Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain

Location: Ulverston
Working Pattern: Compressed hours or a traditional five-day week
Hybrid Working: One day per week from home, with potential for further flexibility

The Opportunity

Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain is recruiting a Procurement Category Buyer on behalf of an established organisation within the technical manufacturing sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where procurement plays a key role in supporting production, driving commercial value and strengthening supply chain performance.

Working alongside the Procurement Lead, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and commodity groups, developing sourcing strategies and delivering improvements in cost, quality, delivery and supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.

  • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring strong performance across quality, cost and delivery.

  • Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, value engineering and strategic sourcing.

  • Lead supplier negotiations, securing competitive pricing and favourable commercial agreements.

  • Evaluate supplier capability, performance and market conditions to support sourcing decisions.

  • Monitor supplier KPIs, addressing performance issues and driving continuous improvement.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver sourcing projects and support production requirements.

  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply.

  • Maintain compliance with contractual obligations, company policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

About You

  • Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience using ERP systems, with a good understanding of MRP processes.

  • Knowledge of procurement within the technical manufacturing sector or a similar environment.

  • Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.

  • CIPS qualification or working towards professional accreditation would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

  • Company performance-related bonus.

  • 5 weeks' annual leave, plus bank holidays.

  • Choice of compressed working hours or a traditional five-day week.

  • One day per week working from home, with potential for additional flexibility.

  • Opportunity to contribute to a growing technical manufacturing business.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity within the technical manufacturing sector, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Lindsey at Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£46,500.00
Per annum
Up to GBP46500 per annum + Plus Company Bonus

Ulverston, England, United Kingdom Permanent Buyer

Added 26/10/2026
Reference: Category Buyer_1793008804

Category Buyer

Ulverston, England, United Kingdom Permanent Buyer

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