Frozen Food Buyer

Heron Foods; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing UK retailer is seeking a Frozen Food Buyer to lead the Frozen Food portfolio. This role involves driving sales growth, managing supplier relationships, and making strategic trading decisions. Ideal candidates will have FMCG buying experience and strong commercial acumen. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration

Private pension scheme

Private medical cover

Income protection and life assurance

30 days annual leave

10% discount across Heron Foods and B&M stores

Qualifications

• Experience in buying or category management roles.
• Strong skills in supplier negotiation and commercial category planning.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a broad Frozen Food product portfolio.
• Drive sales growth through pricing and promotions.
• Negotiate Joint Business Plans with suppliers.
• Build long-term partnerships with suppliers.

Skills

Experience in FMCG buying

Strong commercial acumen and understanding of P&L

Skills in supplier negotiation

Proactive and adaptable approach

Clear communication skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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• Grocery Buyer
• FMCG Buyer
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• Retail Trading Executive
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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.