Category Manager/Buyer - Non-Food Disposables

Birmingham/Surrey

Hybrid

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE + Benefits

We are seeking a commercially minded and proactive Category Manager/Buyer to oversee the procurement and development of a portfolio of non-food disposable products. This role will focus on category management, supplier relationships, cost reduction and product availability, ensuring the business delivers competitive pricing and high-quality products to meet customer needs.

Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you will identify new product opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements and develop category strategies that support business growth and profitability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and co-ordinate all activities related to the procurement of goods.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts and trading agreements to reduce costs.
• Evaluate quotations, commercial offers, tenders and product samples.
• Monitor stock levels, customer demand, sales trends and product availability.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Support sales teams with customer tenders, pricing and new business opportunities.
• Develop category plans, analyse performance and present recommendations to senior management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in category management, procurement, buying or a similar commercial role.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience analysing costs, quotations and commercial data.
• Understanding of stock management, product availability and customer demand.
• Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with non-food disposables or related product categories is advantageous.

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

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, initiative and a methodical approach to work. They will be commercially aware, customer-focused and adaptable, with the ability to build effective relationships, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver results against agreed objectives.

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.