Buying Manager - Fresh Food

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading, fast‑paced retail business with hundreds of stores nationwide to recruit a Buying Manager for their Fresh Food team. This role will focus on sourcing and shaping an exceptional fresh offer across key categories. The position offers a blend of office and home working, with around three days per week spent in their West Midlands headquarters.

About the job

You will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the buying and sourcing strategy for Fresh Food, covering produce, protein and other core categories. This includes full ownership of range planning, assortment decisions, pricing, promotions and cost management to maximise profitability and ensure a market‑leading fresh proposition. You’ll work closely with a broad supplier base and collaborate cross‑functionally with food technology, supply chain and commercial teams to land ranges successfully.

About the person

You’ll bring solid Buying or Trading experience from the FMCG retail sector and be confident managing a category end‑to‑end. Strong supplier relationship management, commercial judgement and the ability to shape and execute category strategy are essential. You’ll be accountable for margin, profitability and competitive positioning, using your negotiation skills and commercial acumen to ensure the business stays ahead of market trends and customer expectations.

What you’ll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000, plus car allowance, bonus potential, healthcare, generous holiday entitlement and a suite of additional benefits. The business places genuine emphasis on colleague wellbeing, community impact and creating a positive, supportive working environment.

What to do now

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for, please apply with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

This is a confidential search exclusively managed by Rise Resourcing; further details will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English