Food Grocery Buyer

Now Hiring: Food Grocery 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 grocery 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 Core Grocery categories, driving sales growth, margin improvement, and customer satisfaction through smart trading decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of a broad grocery product portfolio (ambient, shelf-stable, 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, Food Buying Manager, Retail Trading Executive, Commercial Manager, Buying Executive, Junior Buyer, Product Range Manager

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.