CATEGORY BUYER | FMCG | RETAIL
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Category Buyer role is responsible for the development and performance of all sales, rebate and margin activities for the assigned product category within Retail, by meeting three key objectives:
1. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate trading terms, joint business plans (JBPs), and marketing strategies, to deliver commercial income and rebate targets.
2. Product Selection: Develop and deliver a compelling category product range that offers choice and value to Retail partners and customers.
3. Pricing and Promotions: Develop and deliver pricing strategies and promotional plans to maximize sales and profitability.
Required Qualifications and Skills
* Proven and demonstrable experience of category buying within B2C
* Strong commercial acumen
* Ability to develop strong supplier partnerships
* High level of proficiency with price file management
* Proven experience in challenging or negotiation situations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Results orientated and motivated by targets
* Analytical skills and attention to detail
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
* Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment both independently and within team setting to meet deadlines
* Demonstrated ability to proactively and independently solve complex problems
For further information, please contact Orla Brennan