<p><strong>Category Buying Manager – Grocery</strong></p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>But there's so much more to our story!</p>

<p>Today, we're one of the UK's most innovative food retailers, with ambitious growth plans and award-winning ranges across Frozen, Fresh, Chilled and Grocery. Grocery is a key growth area for the business, offering customers even more choice, value and innovation every day.</p>

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<p>We're looking for a Category Buying Manager to join our Grocery team.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>You'll take ownership of key Grocery categories, driving performance through exceptional supplier partnerships, category strategy and a compelling customer proposition. With significant autonomy and visibility across the business, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our Grocery offer, differentiating Iceland from competitors and delivering sustainable growth.</p>

<p>As Grocery continues to be a major strategic focus for Iceland, this role offers the opportunity to influence one of the most dynamic and high-profile areas of the business.</p>

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<p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p>

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<li>Developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, profit and market share.</li>

<li>Building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.</li>

<li>Identifying emerging consumer trends and translating them into winning product and category propositions.</li>

<li>Negotiating commercial terms to deliver outstanding value for both customers and the business.</li>

<li>Managing supplier performance, reviewing opportunities and introducing new sources of supply where appropriate.</li>

<li>Driving innovation across the category, ensuring Iceland stays ahead of the competition.</li>

<li>Ensuring continuity of supply, product availability and operational excellence.</li>

<li>Acting as a role model within the team, coaching and influencing colleagues through your expertise and leadership.</li>

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<p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p>

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<li>Proven experience in a Buying or Category Management role within Food Retail.</li>

<li>Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales growth, margin improvement and category success.</li>

<li>Experience managing food categories in a fast-moving retail environment.</li>

<li>Exceptional negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.</li>

<li>A passion for product and customer insight.</li>

<li>The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced and constantly changing environment.</li>

<li>Experience creating clear points of difference that drive customer loyalty and business performance.</li>

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<p><strong>Why Iceland?</strong></p>

<p>We're one of the UK's fastest growing and most exciting retailers, with ambitious plans for the future and a culture that empowers people to make things happen.</p>

<p>At Iceland, you'll have the freedom to challenge convention, the support to develop your career and the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one. We work at pace, think differently and back our people to succeed.</p>

<p>We expect a lot because we're passionate about what we do. In return, you'll be trusted, supported and given every opportunity to grow your career with a business that genuinely cares about its colleagues, customers and communities.</p>

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<p><strong>Ready to make your mark?</strong></p>

<p>Join us and help shape the future of Grocery at one of the UK's most innovative food retailers.</p>

<p>That's the Iceland difference.</p>

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<p><strong>Alongside this we can offer you:</strong></p>

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<li>A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package</li>

<li>25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday</li>

<li>15% store discount, 50% Big Table Group discount</li>

<li>Free parking</li>

<li>Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!</li>

<li>Subsidised Costa onsite</li>

<li>Discounted gym membership</li>

<li>Charity fundraising events</li>

<li>Educational sponsorship</li>

<li>Enhanced maternity/paternity leave</li>

<li>Long service awards</li>

<li>Reward &amp; recognition</li>

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