Category Buying Manager - Chilled & Fresh

• Proven experience in a Buying or Category Management role within Food Retail.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales growth, margin improvement and category success.
• Experience managing Fresh and/or Chilled categories in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for product, innovation and customer insight.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Experience creating clear points of difference that drive customer loyalty and business performance.

• A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• 15% store discount, 50% Big Table Group discount
• Free parking
• Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
• Subsidised Costa onsite
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity fundraising events
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition

When people think of Iceland Foods, they think of frozen food. And they're right to. We've been leading the way in frozen for over 50 years.

But there's so much more to our story!

Today, we're one of the UK's most innovative food retailers, with ambitious growth plans and award-winning ranges across Fresh, Chilled and Grocery. From category-defining product launches to industry-leading value and quality, we're constantly evolving to meet the needs of our customers. And that's where you come in....

You'll take ownership of key Fresh and Chilled categories, driving performance through exceptional supplier partnerships, category strategy and innovative product development. With significant autonomy and visibility across the business, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping ranges that delight customers, differentiate Iceland from competitors and deliver sustainable growth.

• Developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, profit and market share.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
• Identifying emerging consumer trends and translating them into winning product and category propositions.
• Negotiating commercial terms to deliver outstanding value for both customers and the business.
• Managing supplier performance, reviewing opportunities and introducing new sources of supply where appropriate.
• Driving innovation across the category, ensuring Iceland stays ahead of the competition.
• Ensuring continuity of supply, product availability and operational excellence.
• Acting as a role model within the team, coaching and influencing colleagues through your expertise and leadership.

Competitive

We're looking for a Category Buying Manager (Fresh & Chilled)

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven and ambitious Buying professional to join our fast-paced Commercial team at our Head Office in Deeside.

Join us and help shape the future of Fresh & Chilled at one of the UK's most innovative food retailers.

That's the Iceland difference.