AB Agri Ltd
The Role & Key Responsibilities Job Title:Category Manager Location:Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK Contract: Full time, Permanent - 37.5 hours per week - 2/3 days per week onsite About the role As a Category Manager at AB Agri, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of raw materials and ingredients, including commodity and non-commodity items such as premixes, amino acids, phosphates, and limestone. This role involves developing and implementing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, China, and the US. Based at our Peterborough site, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure effective sourcing and supply chain performance. You will bring proficient project management and stakeholder engagement skills to navigate an environment, contributing to the continued development and success of AB Agri's procurement function within the agricultural sector. What you'll be doing: Manage a diverse portfolio of raw materials and ingredients, including commodities, premixes, amino acids, phosphates, and limestone, ensuring effective sourcing and supply. Develop and implement category strategies that optimise cost, quality, and supply risk across multiple regions including the UK, China, Europe, and the US. Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers, establishing robust commercial agreements that support business objectives. Manage and coordinate eSourcing activities and tenders, utilising tools such as ScanMarket to support competitive sourcing processes. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including technical teams and project managers, to support value-added projects and resolve supply chain issues. Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and category risks to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Work within a team structure reporting to the Senior Category Manager, contributing to a collaborative and proficient procurement function. Support continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate motivation to progress within the procurement and supply chain function. What we're looking for: Experienced in procurement or category management, ideally within raw materials, ingredients, or additives in a manufacturing or agricultural environment. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully managing supplier contracts and delivering cost savings. Experience managing multiple categories or product lines, demonstrating adaptability and effective prioritisation. Ability to develop and implement category strategies that align with broader business goals and mitigate supply risks. Proficient in eSourcing tools and tender management, with a strategic approach to supplier evaluation and selection. Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams and regions. Ambitious and proactive mindset, eager to learn and progress within a well-established procurement team. Comfortable working in a hybrid environment based in Peterborough, with effective communication skills to engage both internal and external partners. About The Company Rewarding your passion When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it.From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits - these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one. About us ABN is the UK's number one animal feed business, serving pig and poultry producers across the UK. These range from large corporate customers through to family-owned farm enterprises. We service these customers with feed, nutrition, advice, and related services. We're part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we're passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that's because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together we're building a fair, innovative and inclusive culture. As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know. Application Notes We hope you feel that AB Agri is somewhere you can thrive and so we'd love to hear from you. We get a lot of applications for our roles and sometimes need to close the process early so register your details and upload your CV via our careers website as soon as you can - it will only take a few minutes. When you do, we'll ask you some equal opportunities questions just to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive - or show us areas we can improve. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions and this won't affect your application. Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information. Agencies and media sales AB Agri group politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We don't accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The Role & Key Responsibilities Job Title:Category Manager Location:Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK Contract: Full time, Permanent - 37.5 hours per week - 2/3 days per week onsite About the role As a Category Manager at AB Agri, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of raw materials and ingredients, including commodity and non-commodity items such as premixes, amino acids, phosphates, and limestone. This role involves developing and implementing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, China, and the US. Based at our Peterborough site, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure effective sourcing and supply chain performance. You will bring proficient project management and stakeholder engagement skills to navigate an environment, contributing to the continued development and success of AB Agri's procurement function within the agricultural sector. What you'll be doing: Manage a diverse portfolio of raw materials and ingredients, including commodities, premixes, amino acids, phosphates, and limestone, ensuring effective sourcing and supply. Develop and implement category strategies that optimise cost, quality, and supply risk across multiple regions including the UK, China, Europe, and the US. Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers, establishing robust commercial agreements that support business objectives. Manage and coordinate eSourcing activities and tenders, utilising tools such as ScanMarket to support competitive sourcing processes. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including technical teams and project managers, to support value-added projects and resolve supply chain issues. Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and category risks to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Work within a team structure reporting to the Senior Category Manager, contributing to a collaborative and proficient procurement function. Support continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate motivation to progress within the procurement and supply chain function. What we're looking for: Experienced in procurement or category management, ideally within raw materials, ingredients, or additives in a manufacturing or agricultural environment. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully managing supplier contracts and delivering cost savings. Experience managing multiple categories or product lines, demonstrating adaptability and effective prioritisation. Ability to develop and implement category strategies that align with broader business goals and mitigate supply risks. Proficient in eSourcing tools and tender management, with a strategic approach to supplier evaluation and selection. Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams and regions. Ambitious and proactive mindset, eager to learn and progress within a well-established procurement team. Comfortable working in a hybrid environment based in Peterborough, with effective communication skills to engage both internal and external partners. About The Company Rewarding your passion When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it.From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits - these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one. About us ABN is the UK's number one animal feed business, serving pig and poultry producers across the UK. These range from large corporate customers through to family-owned farm enterprises. We service these customers with feed, nutrition, advice, and related services. We're part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we're passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that's because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together we're building a fair, innovative and inclusive culture. As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know. Application Notes We hope you feel that AB Agri is somewhere you can thrive and so we'd love to hear from you. We get a lot of applications for our roles and sometimes need to close the process early so register your details and upload your CV via our careers website as soon as you can - it will only take a few minutes. When you do, we'll ask you some equal opportunities questions just to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive - or show us areas we can improve. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions and this won't affect your application. Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information. Agencies and media sales AB Agri group politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We don't accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
AB Agri Ltd
The Role & Key Responsibilities Job Title: Technical Architect - Infrastructure with knowledge of application architecture and networking. Location: UK hybrid with regular travel to London and Peterborough Salary: Competitive + pension 10% plus other benefits Permanent 37.5 hours per week - Typical working days and hours - Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 - We have a flexible approach ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Are you an experienced Solutions Architect with a passion for designing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions? Do you have a knack for understanding complex enterprise requirements and crafting innovative architectural designs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in this newly created role! What makes this role truly exciting is the breadth of exposure you'll gain. You'll be working with our Corp business unit with exposure to the wider ABF businesses, each with unique challenges and opportunities. We're investing in our technology, and you'll play a crucial role in this expansion, using your expertise to influence and support decisions. Our close relationship with Microsoft and our other partners will introduce you to new technologies, making for a varied and interesting role. Your role will be to understand the enterprise-level infrastructure needs and design solutions that not only meet these requirements but also present various options to stakeholders. This involves considering the commercial and business impacts, risks, and opportunities of each solution. This is more than just a technical role - it's a chance to shape the future of our technology landscape and develop our architecture consultancy. Skills and Experience Broad knowledge of infrastructure, including networking is essential. Knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, including wireless, firewall, and VPN solutions. Enterprise-Level Experience: Proven track record in infrastructure solutioning and architecture design. Expertise in standard infrastructure services (Wintel and application landscape) and cloud services (Microsoft Azure and other SaaS). Ability to present and articulate complex solutions clearly to various stakeholders with a commercial understanding of the business impact for technical decisions and solutions. Location In this role you will support our ABF Centre based in London, UK therefore regular travel to our London and Peterborough offices will be required. About The Company Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world's second-largest producer of both sugar and baker's yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands. Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we're looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision. We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees. AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory) Up to 10% Bonus Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary We're looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you. Making your application Ready to apply? Great! Simply register your details and upload your CV via our careers website - it usually takes just a few minutes. Please do not delay making your application. In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period before the date shown and without notice. So that we can support you to perform at your best, please let us know of any adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process by emailing As part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application. ABF BTS recruitment is supported by our AB Agri group and we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The Role & Key Responsibilities Job Title: Technical Architect - Infrastructure with knowledge of application architecture and networking. Location: UK hybrid with regular travel to London and Peterborough Salary: Competitive + pension 10% plus other benefits Permanent 37.5 hours per week - Typical working days and hours - Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 - We have a flexible approach ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Are you an experienced Solutions Architect with a passion for designing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions? Do you have a knack for understanding complex enterprise requirements and crafting innovative architectural designs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in this newly created role! What makes this role truly exciting is the breadth of exposure you'll gain. You'll be working with our Corp business unit with exposure to the wider ABF businesses, each with unique challenges and opportunities. We're investing in our technology, and you'll play a crucial role in this expansion, using your expertise to influence and support decisions. Our close relationship with Microsoft and our other partners will introduce you to new technologies, making for a varied and interesting role. Your role will be to understand the enterprise-level infrastructure needs and design solutions that not only meet these requirements but also present various options to stakeholders. This involves considering the commercial and business impacts, risks, and opportunities of each solution. This is more than just a technical role - it's a chance to shape the future of our technology landscape and develop our architecture consultancy. Skills and Experience Broad knowledge of infrastructure, including networking is essential. Knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, including wireless, firewall, and VPN solutions. Enterprise-Level Experience: Proven track record in infrastructure solutioning and architecture design. Expertise in standard infrastructure services (Wintel and application landscape) and cloud services (Microsoft Azure and other SaaS). Ability to present and articulate complex solutions clearly to various stakeholders with a commercial understanding of the business impact for technical decisions and solutions. Location In this role you will support our ABF Centre based in London, UK therefore regular travel to our London and Peterborough offices will be required. About The Company Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world's second-largest producer of both sugar and baker's yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands. Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we're looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision. We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees. AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory) Up to 10% Bonus Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary We're looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you. Making your application Ready to apply? Great! Simply register your details and upload your CV via our careers website - it usually takes just a few minutes. Please do not delay making your application. In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period before the date shown and without notice. So that we can support you to perform at your best, please let us know of any adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process by emailing As part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application. ABF BTS recruitment is supported by our AB Agri group and we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
