&lt;p&gt;When people think of Iceland Foods, they think of frozen food. And they&#039;re right to. We&#039;ve been leading the way in frozen for over 50 years.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;But there&#039;s so much more to our story!&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Today, we&#039;re one of the UK&#039;s most innovative food retailers, with ambitious growth plans and award-winning ranges across Fresh, Chilled and Grocery. From category-defining product launches to industry-leading value and quality, we&#039;re constantly evolving to meet the needs of our customers. And that&#039;s where you come in….&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;We&#039;re looking for a Category Buying Manager (Fresh &amp; Chilled)&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven and ambitious Buying professional to join our fast-paced Commercial team at our Head Office in Deeside.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;You&#039;ll take ownership of key Fresh and Chilled categories, driving performance through exceptional supplier partnerships, category strategy and innovative product development. With significant autonomy and visibility across the business, you&#039;ll play a pivotal role in shaping ranges that delight customers, differentiate Iceland from competitors and deliver sustainable growth.&lt;/p&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&#039;ll be doing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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&lt;li&gt;Developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, profit and market share.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Identifying emerging consumer trends and translating them into winning product and category propositions.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Negotiating commercial terms to deliver outstanding value for both customers and the business.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Managing supplier performance, reviewing opportunities and introducing new sources of supply where appropriate.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Driving innovation across the category, ensuring Iceland stays ahead of the competition.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Ensuring continuity of supply, product availability and operational excellence.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Acting as a role model within the team, coaching and influencing colleagues through your expertise and leadership.&lt;/li&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What we&#039;re looking for&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;ul&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Proven experience in a Buying or Category Management role within Food Retail.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales growth, margin improvement and category success.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Experience managing Fresh and/or Chilled categories in a fast-moving retail environment.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Exceptional negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;A passion for product, innovation and customer insight.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced and constantly changing environment.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Experience creating clear points of difference that drive customer loyalty and business performance.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ul&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Iceland?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;We&#039;re one of the UK&#039;s fastest growing and most exciting retailers, with ambitious plans for the future and a culture that empowers people to make things happen.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;At Iceland, you&#039;ll have the freedom to challenge convention, the support to develop your career and the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one. We work at pace, think differently and back our people to succeed.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;We expect a lot because we&#039;re passionate about what we do. In return, you&#039;ll be trusted, supported and given every opportunity to grow your career with a business that genuinely cares about its colleagues, customers and communities.&lt;/p&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ready to make your mark?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Join us and help shape the future of Fresh &amp; Chilled at one of the UK&#039;s most innovative food retailers.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;That&#039;s the Iceland difference.&lt;/p&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alongside this we can offer you:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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&lt;li&gt;A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Free parking&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Subsidised Costa onsite&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Discounted gym membership&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Charity fundraising events&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Educational sponsorship&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Enhanced maternity/paternity leave&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Long service awards&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Reward &amp; recognition&lt;/li&gt; 
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Category Buying Manager - Chilled & Fresh