Non-Food Buyer

Slough Permanent £48,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Join a leading UK distributor with strong growth ambitions
  • Own and shape a high-impact non-food buying category

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on 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!

Contact
Marina Spilman
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7021224
Phone number
+442072692132

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Slough
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marina Spilman
Consultant phone
+442072692132
Job reference
JN-052026-7021224