Category Buyer - Grocery (27860) Chester, England

Salary: GBP70000 - GBP80000 per annum + Bonus, Healthcare, 33 Days Holiday

Category Buyer – Ambient Grocery

Full‑time, Onsite | Chester | £80,000+ (DOE) and a leading bonus, Healthcare and 33 Days Holiday

Take real ownership of a category that millions of shoppers rely on every day

A leading UK supermarket brand is searching for a sharp, commercially driven Category Buyer to join their fast‑paced head office team in Deeside. This is your chance to step into a role with genuine influence — shaping ranges, driving supplier relationships, and making decisions that directly impact the customer experience.

Why this role stands out

  • Full category ownership — your strategy, your negotiations, your results
  • High visibility across the business with direct supplier interaction
  • Huge growth potential with clear long‑term career pathways
  • A dynamic, supportive team that champions development and progression
  • A thriving, fast‑moving environment

Experience required

  • Must come from a supermarket retail background
  • Have a clear understanding of ambient grocery supply chain
  • A self-starter, track record of taking responsibility of and elevating categories
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders
  • Skilled with analytics and implementing new strategies

If you’re commercially savvy, love building relationships, and want a role where you can truly make your mark, this is the opportunity to step up and shape the future of a major UK grocery category. Please click the link to apply