Category Buyer

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 neg...