Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced and dynamic Food Buyer to join one of Ireland's leading retailers in South Dublin.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage food category performance, focusing on sales, margins, budget, and inventory.
* Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage partnerships.
* Identify and execute opportunities to increase additional income streams.
* Source and develop innovative products, managing them from concept to market launch.
* Stay informed on market trends and conduct competitor analysis to ensure competitiveness.
* Plan core and seasonal product range to optimise assortment and stock levels.
* Set and adjust pricing strategies to ensure profitability and report on sales performance to senior management.
* Collaborate with the supply chain to ensure full product availability.
Requirements:
* DYNAMIC PROFESSIONAL WITH 2+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN BUYING OR CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
* STRONG NEGOTIATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
* EXCELLENT ATTENTION TO DETAIL WITH STRONG PROJECT MANAGEMENT ABILITIES
* DEMONSTRATES ANALYTICAL EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
* STRONG COMMERCIAL ACUMEN AND A FOCUS ON DELIVERING BUSINESS VALUE