Senior Buyer – Food My client, a 100% Irish-owned national food retailer and wholesaler is seeking a commercial Senior Buyer – Food.
You will be responsible for leading the development of your designated category, engaging with customers and suppliers and working cross functionally with various teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of this dynamic business.
Cork-based.
Package Generous salary doe Bonus Agile working Pension Life assurance Staff discount Responsibilities of this Senior Buyer – Food job include: Reviewing product range on a regular and ongoing basis based on best practice category management principles and informed by market and consumer research, retailer, marketing and sales department input and supplier innovations.
Developing seasonal supply plans to meet anticipated demand uplifts and down turns.
Manage the sourcing and introduction of Own Brand product in conjunction with the product development teams to enhance margins.
Developing annual plans and budgets based on defined strategy.
Monitoring the performance of all products in terms of volume, margin contribution and market share and taking appropriate steps as necessary to achieve category targets.
Negotiating purchase price, supply terms and conditions and supplier income in line with company policies and guidelines.
Drive New Product Development (NPD) initiatives in collaboration with product development, marketing, and supply teams, ensuring new products meet market trends, consumer needs, and profitability objectives.
Developing detailed promotional strategies and plans to optimise revenue and margin opportunities.
Set wholesale and retail selling prices and monitor portfolio and product margins to ensure that profitability objectives for both the company and customers are being met.
Develop excellent long-term supplier and customer relationships.
Requirements for this Senior Buyer – Food job include: Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a buying / trading team.
Sound category management experience within the food retail/wholesale industry.
Previous people management experience.
Strong commercial acumen and customer focus.
Systematic problem-solving skills.
Excellent negotiation