Now Hiring: Frozen Food Buyer – Join the Heron Foods Team! Are you an experienced
Buyer
with a passion for FMCG? Do you love working with top brands and shaping product ranges that excite customers? If so,
Heron Foods
wants to hear from you! We're looking for a
Food Buyer
to take ownership of a broad Frozen Food portfolio within our fast-moving, customer-first retail environment. Based at our Store Support Centre in
Melton (HU14 3HJ), this is your chance to make a real impact in a growing, empowered business. We're open to
flexible working, with a minimum of
three days per week in the office, giving you the balance of collaboration and autonomy to thrive in your role. What You'll Be Doing You'll be the commercial lead across several Frozen Food categories, driving
sales growth, margin improvement, and
customer satisfaction
through smart trading decisions. Key responsibilities: Take full ownership of a broad
product portfolio
(branded & own-label). Deliver profitable sales growth through range development, pricing, and promotions. Negotiate and manage
Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
with key suppliers. Build long-term supplier partnerships to unlock growth, value, and innovation. Stay close to the market, customers, and competition to keep the range fresh, relevant, and competitive. What's in It for You Excellent remuneration, based on your skills and experience. Private pension scheme
and
private medical cover, including
cash benefits for dental and optical care. Income protection ,
life assurance, and
private fuel allowance
– giving you peace of mind for the future. 30 days annual leave
(pro rata for part-time), with
additional days accrued for long service
and an option to purchase extra holidays. 10% discount
across Heron Foods and B&M stores – with
double discount weekends
throughout the year! A culture that celebrates success with
reward and recognition schemes ,
long service celebrations, and
work anniversary milestones. Full category ownership
– empowered, agile decision-making from day one. Work directly with
some of the UK's top FMCG brands
to shape the future of our grocery range. Opportunity to lead
range reviews and resets
with real headroom for growth. Who We're Looking For We're keen to hear from people who've worked in: Buying / Category Management Trading or Merchandising roles with commercial responsibility Ideal candidates will bring: Experience in
FMCG buying, trading or commercial category planning Strong commercial acumen and understanding of P&L essential Skills in
supplier negotiation, category planning, and
promotion strategy A proactive, adaptable approach in a fast-changing business Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset Alternative Job Titles You Might Be Searching To help you find this opportunity, you might be using job titles like: Grocery Buyer, FMCG Buyer, Food Buying Manager, Retail Trading Executive, Commercial Manager, Buying Executive, Junior Buyer, Product Range Manager Why Join Heron Foods? We're a value-led, fast-growing retailer with the backing of B&M, giving you the best of both worlds: entrepreneurial agility and big-business scale. Join us and shape the future of grocery at Heron! Apply today
and take full ownership of your career as a Buyer in a business that truly values commercial thinking and customer focus.
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