Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited (''Dairygold''), is a leading Irish farmer owned Dairy, Nutritionals and Agri Co-Operative, generating a turnover of c.
€1.4bn and employing 1,300 people across its business activities in Ireland, UK, Mainland EU, and Asia.
Dairygold
Co-Op Super Stores are seeking to hire a
Head of Retail Buying.
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Head of Revenue and Commercial, the Head of Retail Buying is a key role within the Agribusiness and Member Trading Division.
This position is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities related to retail hard goods.
It involves developing and implementing strategic purchasing initiatives, cultivating strong supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services to support the division's retail objectives.
Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include:
Develop and implement purchasing strategies and policies to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
Continually seek opportunities for growth within the relevant categories under control.
Inspire and lead a high-performing buying team, setting clear goals, nurturing creativity providing guidance, training, performance evaluations, and driving continuous improvement.
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish long-term relationships to ensure a reliable supply chain.
Foster strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms that support growth, efficiency, and innovation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with retail, e-commerce, merchandising, Finance, and marketing teams to enhance the customer journey and product presentation and supply chain operations and efficiencies.
Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company policies, and timely delivery of goods and services.
Manage inventory levels and optimize stock levels to minimize carrying costs while meeting production demands.
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain high-quality standards.
Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices related to purchasing and supply chain management.
Prepare and present reports, budgets, and forecasts related to purchasing activities to senior management.
The successful candidate will have:
Commercially driven leader with 10+ years in senior buying roles and a track record of driving growth.
Experience in people management and performance management to include coaching and mentoring skills
Skilled in sourcing, supply chain and inventory management
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Strategic thinking & commercial acumen.
Product category management expertise.
Leadership, Management and performance management
Relationship building and influencing skills
Results and solution orientation.
Ethics & compliance focus.
Digital fluency or Technology adoption to reflect modern procurement practices.
Risk awareness & mitigation - Ability to anticipate and manage procurement and supply chain risks effectively.
Co-Op Superstores
is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.
Co-Op Superstores
believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation.
Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities, and personal characteristics to work and
Co-Op Superstores
aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work.
Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability.
Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Caroline Browne, Human Resources Agri Manager;
Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with
Co-Op Superstores
today.
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