About This Opportunity
Sysco is seeking a skilled professional to lead our trading efforts, driving growth and efficiency in our operations.
Job Description
This role will involve negotiating with suppliers to minimize costs, delivering fixed budgets, and managing new product development. You will also be responsible for analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities to drive business growth.
Key Accountabilities
* Negotiate with suppliers to minimize Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and outperform the market
* Deliver fixed annual budgets planned on COGS above the line
* Manage New Product Development (NPD) with Category Managers & technical team
* Lead on competitive and market analysis in order to find and renew the sources of supply while working collaboratively with Data & Insights Manager & Commercial Analyst Sysco Europe, SMSI, IFG & other international buying, PGM & intertrade Sysco Ireland Category Tenders
* Develop a new grey trading desk
* Support Commercial Finance on customer tenders
* Ensure the Company is leveraging our buying power effectively
Requirements
This role requires a high level of commercial expertise with relevant Trading / Buyer experience within the Food industry. The ideal candidate will have a third-level degree in Business / Procurement / Food related discipline and excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel to intermediate-advanced level.
* Third Level Degree in a Business / Procurement / Food related discipline
* High level of commercial expertise with relevant Trading / Buyer experience within the Food industry
* Results-based with a proven track record of applying their financial, commercial or procurement skills to a range of business-related objectives
* A proactive approach to problem solving and issue resolution
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel to intermediate-advanced level
* Full clean B driving license
The role may involve travel, so a degree of flexibility is required.
Benefits
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional to join our team and make a real impact. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading company in the food industry.
Others
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please apply today.