Senior FMCG Trading Manager – Ambient Grocery (Hybrid)

Rise Resourcing; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

25 days’ holiday

Additional benefits package

Flexibility for some home working

Job summary

Rise Recruitment is partnering with a leading North West food retailer/wholesaler to recruit a Senior Trading Manager. You will own the Buying & Category Strategy for a key ambient grocery range, develop compelling ranges, onboard suppliers, negotiate terms, maintain contracts, and lead in-season promotions.

Hybrid work with UK travel and strong career growth prospects. The role demands end-to-end category ownership, supplier leadership, market awareness and a customer-focused commercial mindset

Qualifications

• End-to-end category ownership with proven commercial results.
• Experience negotiating terms with major FMCG brands.
• Strong supplier relationships and negotiation skills.
• Experience in ambient grocery and fast-paced retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Own Buying & Category Strategy for ambient range.
• Develop and launch compelling, competitive ranges.
• Identify and onboard suppliers, build long-term partnerships.
• Negotiate sharp cost prices with major FMCG brands.
• Maintain contracts, price files and commercial documentation.
• Lead in-season promotional planning to drive sales and margins.

Skills

Category ownership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Market awareness

Commercial mindset

Job description

Rise Recruitment is partnering with a leading North West food retailer/wholesaler to recruit a Senior Trading Manager. You will own the Buying & Category Strategy for a key ambient grocery range, develop compelling ranges, onboard suppliers, negotiate terms, maintain contracts, and lead in-season promotions.

Hybrid work with UK travel and strong career growth prospects. The role demands end-to-end category ownership, supplier leadership, market awareness and a customer-focused commercial mindset