Job Description

Job Introduction

We're looking for a confident and commercially minded Buyer to join our Buying team, focusing on the Ambient Food category within our FMCG offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key category, working across branded and own-label ranges to deliver great value, innovation, and availability for our customers.


As Buyer, you'll be responsible for managing supplier relationships, driving promotional activity, and ensuring your ranges are relevant, well-priced, and performing strongly. You'll also contribute to the development of a Trainee Buyer, helping to build capability within the team while continuing to grow your own commercial experience.


Job Overview
Take responsibility for the development and delivery of your food category strategy across both branded and own-label products. Use customer insight, market trends, and sales data to shape compelling ranges and identify growth opportunities. Work closely with internal teams to deliver products that meet both commercial and customer needs. Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, negotiate cost prices, and agree promotional plans and support. Work with our Own Brand and Technical teams to develop and launch own-label products in line with our brand and quality standards. Regularly review supplier performance and resolve issues to maintain strong availability and service levels. Build seasonal and core ranges that are aligned with customer expectations and business objectives. Support promotional planning and execution in-store, ensuring value and impact. Monitor category performance through regular reporting and take action where needed. Work with stakeholders across Product Safety, Finance, Graphics, Logistics, and Retail Operations to ensure seamless category delivery. Resolve operational or commercial issues quickly and efficiently. Provide support and guidance to a Trainee Buyer, contributing to their development and performance. Be an active member of the wider Buying team, sharing insight and ideas to help drive collective success.

Minimum Criteria To Apply
Experience in in a commercial buying role within an FMCG retail environment. Strong commercial and financial awareness with good analytical skills. Confident in supplier management and negotiations. Able to balance multiple priorities and work at pace. Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers. A good understanding of customer behaviour and market trends within food. Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues is beneficial but not essential.

Package

Salary & Hours

Competitive Salary 37.50 hours per week Based on-site at our Liverpool Head Office.

Employee Benefits

Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements. Contributable company pension scheme 10% store discount at all our retail stores Death in Service Benefit Long service recognition scheme

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line * Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover