Job Opportunity: Food Portfolio Specialist
We are seeking a Food Portfolio Specialist to manage and optimize our product portfolios, build relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders, and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement commercial strategies to reflect market and consumer trends.
* Sources and introduces own-label products in collaboration with product development teams.
* Negotiates total purchase costs of products for relevant portfolios.
* Monitors portfolio and product margins to ensure profitability objectives are met.
* Establishes long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and partners.
* Supports project development and roll-out within the category.
Required Experience and Skills:
* Third-level qualification and/or at least 2 years' experience operating in a commercial function, e.g. Trading, Finance or Supply Chain.
* Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills combined with excellent written and oral communication capabilities.
* Knowledge of category management principles is an advantage.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build stable relationships.
* Project management skills are advantageous.