Seafood Category Buyer

Fresh Seafood Category Buyer Location: West London. Onsite (early starts), with flexibility once established Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + car allowance & bonus (negotiable) Type: Full-time, Permanent Help shape one of the UK\’s most important fresh categories. We\’re looking for a commercially minded Seafood Category Manager to take full ownership of the seafood category. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where your decisions will directly impact product quality, availability, and margin. You\’ll need strong industry knowledge, a passion for seafood, and the confidence to operate across the entire value chain – from early-morning market sourcing to strategic category planning. What You\’ll Be Doing: Managing the seafood category from sourcing and pricing to merchandising and supplier relationships. Visiting the market to monitor stock and ensure product availability and accuracy. Acting as a key contact for both suppliers and internal teams across Commercial, Operations, and Transport. Collaborating with the Commercial Director on category strategy and commercial projects. Driving quality, freshness, and sustainable sourcing across all products. Keeping up to date with seafood trends and consumer preferences to inform decisions. What We\’re Looking For: Proven experience in buying or category management within seafood or fresh fish. A strong network and solid understanding of the UK seafood market. Confident negotiator with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised and commercially aware, with a strong attention to detail. Comfortable starting early initially (4am) and working onsite; flexibility available once established. Package & Benefits: £50,000 – £55,000 depending on experience Car allowance (negotiable) Bonus (negotiable) Nest pension 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Why Join? We\’re a proudly diverse and growing business, with nearly 20 nationalities represented across the team. We offer an open, inclusive culture with low staff turnover and a genuine focus on progression. Everyone has access to senior leadership, including the CEO, and we believe in empowering people to grow with us. If you want a role where you can bring ideas, make a real impact, and work with a passionate team in a fast-moving environment, this could be a great fit