Job Description
Senior Food Buyer Are you a Leader with a passion for Food Management? Our client, a 100% Irish-owned national retailer is seeking an experienced Senior Food Buyer. In this exciting role, you'll lead the development and execution of a strategic plan that enhances shareholder value and drives a 'Food First' culture across the business. Collaborating with your line manager, you'll ensure that consumer-focused development plans are in place to meet evolving market needs. Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of retail! Cork - Based. Package Generous salary doe Bonus Pension Extremely flexible hybrid working Generous Annual Leave Staff Discount Free Parking Responsibilities of this Senior Food Buyer job Develop a 'food first' strategy to differentiate the organisations clients from competitors Using data and insights to shape & deliver innovation and consumer-centric concepts to market. Collaborate with your line manager to ensure the team works cohesively and efficiently toward food leadership goals Oversee budgets and ensure payments are processed on time Develop, sign off, and implement the annual Commercial Plan for food leadership Provide updates on the food agenda to the Management, Executive Team, and Board when needed Experience required for this Senior Food Buyer job: Proven leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with experience leading diverse cross-functional teams to deliver on a clear vision Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen Experience in transformation programs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must have at least 5 years' experience in a senior role in a retail / FMCG environment Strong understanding of the Irish food retail market 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 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted. #AISAOI Skills: Senior Buyer Head Buyer Strategy