Category Buying Manager – Food Retail
Salary DOE with excellent benefits package
Cheshire
Some buying roles are about managing what's already there. This one is about creating a point of difference, shaping categories, and making your mark in a business that's growing fast and doesn't stand still.
We're looking for an ambitious Category Buying Manager who can combine sharp commercial instincts with strong supplier relationships and a real feel for what customers want next. You'll have the freedom to act decisively, the autonomy to run your category, and the influence to make things happen.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading your category strategy to deliver growth, profitability, and innovation.
* Building and challenging supplier partnerships, finding new sources, and negotiating great terms.
* Making sure supply is watertight – continuity, availability, and quality at all times.
* Spotting opportunities others miss – from emerging food trends to competitor moves – and turning insight into action.
* Being a role model in the team, bringing energy, ideas, and credibility at every level.
What we're looking for:
You'll have a proven track record in food buying, with the knowledge and experience to manage a complex, fast-paced category from concept to execution. You'll understand how to balance commercial rigour with creativity and consumer focus, and you'll thrive in a business that moves quickly and expects results.
To succeed here, you'll be:
* A confident negotiator who thrives on building strong supplier relationships.
* Commercially sharp, able to spot the opportunities that drive sales and margin.
* Agile and resilient, comfortable with pace and change.
* Knowledgeable about food trends, and able to excite and engage customers in presentations.
* Experienced in managing projects from end-to-end, delivering results on time and in full.
Why this role?
Because here, you won't just be a cog in a buying machine. You'll be part of a fast-growing, ambitious business where buying has real influence and visibility. You'll be trusted to deliver, supported to grow, and encouraged to bring fresh ideas to the table. In short, this is a chance to make a tangible impact – on your category, your career, and the business.
This is a site-based role, working Monday-Friday, days, in fantastic offices with superb facilities. You'll be joining a highly regarded food business that's recognised for looking after its team and for doing excellent work in the local community. People tend to stay here because they're well-rewarded with great benefits and career progression opportunities, and they genuinely enjoy the culture – it's friendly, collaborative, and full of people who love what they do.
If you're ready for a role that rewards initiative, energy, and vision, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply to send over your CV or get in touch for further details
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