My client, an Irish owned family food distribution company, is seeking an experienced Buying Manager to join their team in South Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established business with a strong reputation for delivering innovative products and services to the food industry.PackageGenerous salary and benefits.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of buyers and administrators, driving performance and development.Work closely with senior leadership to deliver on sales growth and margin targets.Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.Negotiate pricing, contracts and long-term agreements to ensure competitive positioning.Create and implement pricing strategies in line with market conditions and margin requirements.Manage pricing updates and resolve pricing queries from suppliers and customers.Oversee system and database maintenance ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.Review margin reports to identify pricing errors and margin erosion.Support new product development from concept through to launch.Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, QA and operations teams.Support planning and execution of seasonal and promotional activity.RequirementsProven experience in a Buying or Commercial Management role.Strong people management experience with the ability to lead and develop teams.Excellent commercial acumen with a focus on margin and pricing.Experience within the food or FMCG sector is essential.Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.Experience working with ERP systems.Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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