Buyer
Are you a commercially driven Buyer looking to develop your career within a fast-paced FMCG environment? Our client, a leading distributor with an established presence across the Southeast, is seeking a Buyer to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement or stock management professional to take ownership of inventory planning, supplier performance, and purchasing activity while contributing to the continued growth of the business. Wexford based
Package
Competitive salary
Bonus
Pension
Career Progression Opportunities
Responsibilities
Manage purchasing activity across a diverse FMCG product range, ensuring strong product availability and effective stock management.
Generate and oversee supplier orders, ensuring timely delivery and resolving any discrepancies efficiently.
Review sales trends, trading patterns, and stock performance to support informed purchasing decisions.
Develop accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans to support business requirements and promotional campaigns.
Partner with internal departments to coordinate product launches, promotional activity, and seasonal stock requirements
Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships to support service levels, availability, and commercial performance.
Monitor inventory health, identifying opportunities to reduce excess stock, minimise waste, and improve stockturn.
Track key performance indicators relating to stock availability, missed sales, and inventory efficiency
Ensure product, pricing, and supplier information is accurately maintained across business systems.
Experience required
Minimum 2 years' experience in a buying, procurement, inventory planning, stock control, or supply chain role.
Previous experience within FMCG, wholesale, distribution, retail, or food-related sectors.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities to improve performance
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
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