We are seeking an experienced Head of Category (Frozen) to lead our Buying Department.
Overall Purpose:
Lead cross-functional teams and build long-term supplier relationships to deliver high plans through value and innovation-focused category strategies, often in areas requiring increased complexity and/or experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the largest and/or most complex categories within the business, delivering strategic category plans through the templated Range Review process.
* Negotiate lower costs through full use of OL costing sheets, grey team, tear-downs, and GAP-led supplier negotiations.
* Lead negotiations on behalf of the wider team with key suppliers/brands that are cross-category or require additional experience to manage.
* Delivery of accurate financial forecasts, weekly reporting of sales and profitability information, and wholesale management of the NPD process.
* Full responsibility for organising and delivery of Range Reviews, including strategic category proposals and coordination of seasonal events across the wider team.
Requirements:
* Extensive buying experience
* Leadership cross-functionally and amongst peers
* Highly analytical and numerate
* Expert negotiation skills
* Food knowledge, passion, and expertise
Benefits:
* 15% discount in Iceland stores
* 30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension (NEST)
* Free onsite parking
* Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee