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tessenderlogroup
Trainee Category Buyer
tessenderlogroup· Procurement
About this role
Company Description
Are you looking to start or develop your career in Buying, Procurement or Category Management?
At JDP, we're looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Trainee Category Buyer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement within a successful and growing business.
Working closely with the Category Manager, you'll gain valuable experience in managing products from initial sourcing through to sales, helping to ensure we have the right products available for our customers at the right price and in the right locations.
This role offers excellent career development opportunities and would suit someone with strong analytical skills, a commercial mindset, and a desire to build a long-term career in buying and supply chain management.
There has never been a better time to join JDP. Our people are at the heart of our operations, and we pride ourselves on being a great company to work for!
Job Description
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the Category Manager with the day-to-day management of product categories.
- Maintaining supplier, product and purchasing master data.
- Assisting with purchasing forecasts and stock planning activities.
- Supporting supplier communications and relationship management.
- Monitoring pricing, sales, and margin performance.
- Assisting with supplier compliance, quality, and product documentation.
- Helping to identify opportunities to improve sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Supporting range reviews and product performance analysis.
- Working closely with branches, sales teams, suppliers, and stock control teams.
- Assisting with promotional activity, product launches, and category development projects.
- Producing reports and analysing data to support business decisions.
- Learning negotiation and supplier management skills from experienced colleagues.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
We recognise that you may not have direct buying experience, so we're looking for someone with the right attitude and potential to grow.
Essential
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning.
- Good numerical and analytical ability.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
Desirable
- Experience in an administrative, customer service, sales, supply chain or purchasing environment.
- Knowledge of the civils, drainage, or construction sector.
- Experience using SAP, Phocas or similar business systems.
Additional Information
What You'll Gain
- Structured training and mentoring from experienced Category Manager.
- Exposure to procurement, supplier management, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
- Opportunities to develop negotiation and category management skills.
- Career progression opportunities within JDP's Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
- Flexible/hybrid working following successful completion of probation.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Staff Discounts/ Perkbox
Apply today and start your journey towards a career in Category Management with JDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Trainee Category Buyer position at tessenderlogroup?
The salary for this Trainee Category Buyer role at tessenderlogroup is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Trainee Category Buyer position at tessenderlogroup located?
This Trainee Category Buyer role at tessenderlogroup is based in Carlisle, Carlisle, , United Kingdom, gb. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Trainee Category Buyer role at tessenderlogroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Trainee Category Buyer role in the Procurement department at tessenderlogroup.
Which team or department does the Trainee Category Buyer at tessenderlogroup belong to?
This Trainee Category Buyer position is part of the Procurement department at tessenderlogroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Trainee Category Buyer position at tessenderlogroup?
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When was the Trainee Category Buyer job at tessenderlogroup posted?
This Trainee Category Buyer position at tessenderlogroup was posted on Aug 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Trainee Category Buyer
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