Job reference
BBBH47611_1781857193
Company Name
Salary
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + + benefits
Location
London
Industry sector
Purchasing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
19/06/2026
Closing date
10/07/2026
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.