About Us
We are a leading retailer with over 130 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products through our own brands and partnerships.
Our commitment to delivering an unrivalled selection of innovative food products in partnership with local Irish suppliers drives our business forward. As we continue to expand our services and product offerings, we strive to enhance the shopping experience for our customers.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our buying teams and contribute to the growth of the business. As a buyer for us:
* You will work closely with the buying team to develop short and long-term plans for your categories.
* You will assist in the planning and delivery of sales and margin targets for your categories.
* You will identify new market trends and coordinate action plans to capitalize on those trends.
* You will manage the range assortment to ensure our product offering is market-leading.
* You will ensure that both own-label and branded goods are competitively priced at all times.
* You will manage and develop our private label offer at all levels.
* You will develop strong business relationships with our existing supply base and source new suppliers.
* You will plan and negotiate promotional activity for your categories to attract new customers and build sales.
* You will collaborate with other business functions to ensure category plans are delivered to shelf efficiently.
Requirements
* A minimum of 2 years' section buying experience.
* A third-level qualification - Food or Business-related qualification desired.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a keen eye for emerging trends.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment.