At a Glance
- Tasks: Take ownership of grocery categories and drive supplier relationships.
- Company: Leading UK supermarket brand with a fast-paced head office team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, 33 days holiday, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with clear career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer experience and shape product ranges.
- Qualifications: Experience in supermarket retail and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36400 £ per year.
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 for and elevating categories
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders
- Skilled with analytics and implementing new strategies
If you are 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 note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
Category Buyer - Grocery employer: Computerworld Personnel
Join a leading UK supermarket brand in Chester, where you will have the opportunity to take full ownership of a grocery category that impacts millions of shoppers. With a dynamic and supportive work culture, you will benefit from clear career progression, a competitive salary with bonuses, comprehensive healthcare, and generous holiday allowances. This role not only offers high visibility across the business but also allows you to shape strategies and build meaningful supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment.
