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This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic non-consumable category within a large-scale distribution environment. You will focus on driving margin, developing supplier partnerships, and evolving the product offering to support long-term growth. Client Details Our client is a large, multi-channel distribution business with a strong national footprint and a reputation for operational excellence. They are continuing to invest in expanding their non-food product categories, making this an exciting time to join a commercially focused team. Description Take ownership of a portfolio of non-food products, driving commercial delivery and performance Lead supplier negotiations, securing competitive pricing structures and added value opportunities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver category initiatives and promotional activity Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent service and quality standards Review market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for range enhancement Profile A successful Non-Food Buyer should have: Experience in a buying, procurement, or category role within non-food sectors (e.g. packaging, catering supplies, janitorial or cleaning products) Strong commercial acumen with a track record of negotiating and delivering value Confident managing supplier relationships and driving performance improvements Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both internally and externally Highly organised with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities Job Offer Competitive base salary with performance-related incentives Opportunity to shape and influence a growing product area Supportive and collaborative working environment Clear progression pathways within a large organisation Flexible working arrangements Join a thriving team and take the next step in your procurement career. Apply now to contribute to a growing organisation in the retail industry!

Buyer 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.