Junior Food Buyer
Are you passionate about food buying and range management?
Join a highly successful Irish food retailer as an Assistant Food Buyer and play a key role in optimising the profitability and market share of an exciting portfolio. In this dynamic position, you'll help shape the product range, drive growth, and deliver value to customers. This is your chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking, thriving company based in Ireland. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment! Cork based role.
Package
* Generous salary doe
* Bonus
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Flexible working hours
* Agile working (2 days in office)
Responsibilities of this Junior Food Buyer include
* Manage the product portfolio, ensuring it aligns with market trends and consumer needs.
* Collaborate with product development teams to source and introduce own-label products.
* Negotiate purchase costs with the Buyer and set wholesale prices, ensuring profitability targets are met.
* Build strong relationships with suppliers and retail partners.
* Support project development and implementation within the category.
Requirements for this Junior Food Buyer include
* Third-level qualification or at least 2 years of experience in a commercial function (e.g., Trading, Finance, or Supply Chain).
* Strong commercial acumen with proven analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
* Knowledge of category management principles is a plus.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term, stable relationships.
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