Senior Buyer - Chilled Food

A leading UK multi‑channel FMCG wholesale and retail group is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to lead the trading and category strategy for one of its key Chilled Food areas. This award‑winning business is a major force across retail and foodservice, and this role represents a pivotal hire within a high‑profile, fast‑moving commercial team.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Buying, you’ll take full ownership of the commercial agenda across your chilled category. You’ll manage and develop supplier relationships, negotiate robust trading terms, and drive income, cost efficiency and margin performance. A significant part of the role will involve NPD and range development , working closely with cross‑functional teams to bring new chilled products to market. You’ll lead promotional planning, oversee advertising agreements and overriders, and ensure the category remains competitive and commercially sharp.

You’ll conduct regular range reviews, build joint business plans with suppliers, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver a category strategy that supports growth, profitability and customer relevance. Ultimately, you’ll hold full accountability for the financial performance of your category.

About You

You’ll bring strong retail and/or wholesale buying experience, ideally within chilled food or adjacent grocery categories. You’ll have a solid grasp of category management principles, excellent negotiation and sourcing skills, and a proven ability to identify commercial opportunities that drive value. A collaborative, influential working style is essential — you’ll be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels and confident shaping decisions that impact both trading and long‑term strategy.

What’s in It for You

• competitive salary (DOE)
• car allowance
• high bonus earning potential
• healthcare
• generous holidays

You’ll join a supportive, energetic commercial team where you’ll play a key role in ambitious growth plans. The role offers a blend of office time in South Yorkshire and two days per week working remotely, within a business that genuinely invests in its people and empowers them to make an impact.