Buying Manager - Seafood
We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Buying Manager to lead our Seafood category within the Manufacturing team in Grimsby. This is a high impact role where you will take ownership of the seafood proposition for Myton customers, balancing world class sourcing with manufacturing excellence.
As a Buying Manager, you won't just manage a supply base, you will support the category strategy, drive the end-to-end P&L, and act as the definitive authority on seafood across our manufacturing operations. You will bridge the gap between raw material procurement and retail execution to maximise margin, quality, and availability.
You will:
- Support and execute a multi-year category strategy that secures sustainable, high quality supply while delivering market leading value.
- Take ownership of category sales, margin targets, and the procurement budget. Identify commercial levers to mitigate inflation and optimise "total cost of ownership."
- Lead initiatives to boost yield and profitability, working closely with site teams to implement process improvements that minimise waste at scale.
- Act as the senior partner for Myton’s retail and site directors, providing expert recommendations and high level reporting on market trends and performance.
- Set the benchmark for "best-in-class" operating procedures, ensuring rigorous adherence to food safety and Myton’s premium quality standards.
- Lead the development of new product ranges by benchmarking against global competitors and translating consumer insights into a winning fish offering.
About you
We are looking for an experienced procurement professional with a "big picture" mindset and the ability to influence at a senior level. You will have:
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Significant experience and a robust network within the UK and international seafood industry.
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Proven track record of managing complex P&Ls and delivering year-on-year cost savings and margin growth.
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Ability to analyse global market data and turn it into a clear, actionable sourcing roadmap.
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Deep understanding of the intersection between manufacturing efficiencies and retail reality.
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Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the gravitas to lead taste panels, supplier negotiations, and internal change programs.
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A full driving license and a willingness to travel to suppliers and retail sites as the business requires.
About us
In return for all your hard work, you will receive:
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15% discount in store from the day you join us
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Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
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Annual bonus scheme
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Career progression and development opportunities
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Generous holiday entitlement
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Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
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Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
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‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
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Free parking onsite
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Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
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Private Healthcare
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Car Allowance (company car provided in some instances)
Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!
At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.
There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!
At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.
We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.
Reward & Benefits
We've highlighted below some of our standard Rewards & Benefits that our colleagues receive. Please note, some roles come with additional benefits such as bonus, company car allowance etc. you'll find further details where applicable in our adverts, or you can speak to someone in our resourcing team for more information.
Plan your journey
Grimsby, United Kingdom, DN37 9TS
Learning and development is at the heart of our business
As you can imagine, Morrisons is a busy place to be. There’s lots going on - processes, changes, new initiatives, different ways of working. And that’s just on a Monday morning.
It means there’s a lot to learn. But learning isn’t just about understanding what’s involved in day-to-day workloads. It’s also about growing and developing in your career, too. That’s why we’ve made sure that learning and development is at the heart of our business. We’re here to make sure everyone has everything they need to be their best - and to go as far as they want.
Our DE&I workstreams
We're proud to have a diverse group of colleagues working here. We want everyone to feel valued in an environment where we promote respect, where they feel a sense of belonging, and feel celebrated as individuals.
These are the moments that matter to them - and they matter to us, too.
Everyone is welcome to get involved in our Ethnic Diversity, Ability, LGBTQ+, Women, and Family & Carers workstreams, too. They’re designed to help us better reflect our customers, colleagues, and communities so we can become an even more inclusive business.
As a business, we love bringing people together. And we think it’s one of the biggest reasons to be part of our team.
Our Process
We've outlined below what our typical process looks like, this can vary slightly depending upon the role or team you've applied for. Our goal is to provide a positive and accessible experience for all applicants, ensuring everyone has the support they need to showcase their best selves.
Our resourcing team are on hand to help with any questions about your application and you can reach them by e-mailing resourcing@morrisonsplc.co.uk.
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Find an opportunity that's right for you
Once you've found a role that's right for you, you can apply via this site. If it's your first time applying with us then we'll need all your essential information and we might ask you to upload your most recent CV. If you've applied for roles with us before then we should recognise you and you won't need to share these details again, unless something has changed that you need to update us on.
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Online Assessment (Customer Assistant roles)
After your application, we might send you an e-mail and ask you to complete an online assessment. This is typically a situation judgement test where we'll ask you ten questions with mutliple choice answers and takes around 10-15 minutes to complete. The questions will give you a feel for the types of scenarios you might encounter working in our stores - think customer first.
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Let's find out more
For some of our stores and site roles, if you've been successful with your application we might just e-mail and ask you to book a slot for your interview. For other roles our resourcing team will get in touch with you to find out a bit more about you and why you applied. They'll also answer any questions you might have about us and the role. After all, it's a two way process!
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Interview
Our interviews are typically face to face but can sometimes be virtual. Don't worry, we'll advise either way. Your interview can differ depending on the role or team. Part of the interview may include some competency questions against our Ways of Working (listed below).
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Final Stage
With some of our roles there might be a second interveiw. This tends to be for roles in our Head Office and some salaried positions across our stores and sites. As part of this second stage, we might ask you to complete a task, such as a SWOT analysis or something similar, and present it back during the interview. This helps us understand your approach and thinking about the role.
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Decision
Our resourcing team or the store or site you've applied to will be in touch with you as soon as they can to let you know the outcome. If you've been successful we'll share the details of our offer with you and follow up with everything you need on e-mail.
Ways of Working
Our Ways of Working are like a set of values that define our core beliefs, guide decision-making, and shape our culture and how we operate.
Customer First - I care about our customers and do everything I can to meet their needs
Teamwork - I always play my part in the team, and I recognise we go further together
Working Freely in a Framework - I’m trusted to make my own decisions and encouraged to improve things for customers and for us
Care and Respect - We care more and try harder; for each other, for everyone around Morrisons
Listen and Respond - I take the time to talk with and listen to colleagues and customers, and always do the right thing for the them
Grow Sales, Low Cost - I understand my part in the end-to-end process and look for ways to drive improvement
Life at Myton Food Group
At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food.
Since we opened our first produce factory, Cutler, in 1976, we’ve been rolling up our sleeves and getting busy. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
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