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.
