Job Overview
My client, a 100% Irish-owned national food retailer and wholesaler, is seeking a commercial Senior Food Buyer. 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 part of this dynamic business. Dublin‑based.
Package
Generous salary
Bonus
Pension
Life assurance
Responsibilities
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.
Managing the sourcing and introduction of Own Brand products 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.
Driving 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.
Setting wholesale and retail selling prices and monitoring portfolio and product margins to ensure that profitability objectives for both the company and customers are being met.
Developing excellent long‑term supplier and customer relationships.
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a buying/trading team.
Sound category management experience within the food retail/wholesale industry.
Strong commercial acumen and customer focus.
Systematic problem‑solving skills.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Purchasing, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
Industries: Food and Beverage Retail, Retail, and Wholesale Food and Beverage
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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