Assistant Food Buyer

Job title:

Assistant Food Buyer

Company:

Excel Recruitment

Job description

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 Assistant 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 Assistant 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.

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.#AISAOIYour Name RequiredYour Email RequiredPhoneYour CV Required. Files Accepted: .PDF and .DOCCommentI agree with further processing of the CVDublin OfficeThe Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 DH99Cork OfficeUnit 1C, Ground Floor, Penrose Wharf, Co. Cork, T23VP9TNaas OfficeUnit C3, Wolfe Tone House, Naas Town Centre, Co. Kildare, W91 C8X0Galway Office7a Raven’s Terrace, Fr. Griffin road, Galway, H91THF9Belfast OfficeSuite 301, Arthur House 41 Arthur Street Belfast BT1 4GBThis website uses cookies to improve your experience. By using Excel Recruitment you agree with ourManage consentClosePrivacy OverviewThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.Necessary Always EnabledNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Cookie Duration Description
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Expected salary

Location

Ireland

Job date

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:41:50 GMT

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