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Senior Category Buyer (AE880004)

7 February 2026

ref : PA-27068

location : Amsterdam - The Netherlands

company : Arthur Edward

Senior Category Buyer (AE880004)

Salary: £ Competitive

Do you have extensive experience in sourcing and category management?

Are you ready to lead strategy and innovation in beauty packaging and formulations?

Join a dynamic team driving innovation and sustainability in beauty products. This is your chance to shape the future, influence global suppliers, and deliver meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute category strategy from A to Z, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Build strong partnerships with global suppliers to foster innovation and compliance
• Lead complex negotiations and manage full contract lifecycle
• Collaborate with Innovation, R&D, Supply Chain and Quality teams throughout NPD process
• Track market trends and translate insights into category opportunities
• Define and monitor KPIs for supplier performance and category growth
• Lead and develop a team of Buyers, promoting decision-making and capability building

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive sourcing and category management experience within beauty or FMCG
• Strong knowledge of cosmetics packaging and/or formulations
• Proven ability to implement supplier strategies and deliver value at scale
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and analytical skills

CONTACT :

If you’re an ambitious team leader who loves making things happen, apply today. Visit http://www.arthuredward.com/vacancies and enter AE880004 in the search field.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.


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