Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager seeking a new and rewarding career opportunity? Excel Recruitment currently have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our client’s team in Fonthill, Dublin 22.
Our client is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to manage their supply of products and service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the sourcing of equipment, goods and services and managing supplier relationships. You will be performing strategic purchasing activities across multiple categories of spend, searching for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. This role is not only limited just to supply of goods for resale and extends to all purchasing requirements for the organisation. There is a high level of responsibility within the role; the successful candidate will be required to contribute to cross-functional teams across sales, marketing and operations.
Some travel will be expected and may involve staying away from home for short periods.
Requirements
- 3 years+ Experience in a Buying/Purchasing Management Role
- Third-level qualification in procurement, supply chain management, or business administration would be advantageous.
- Proficiency in IT systems, with the ability to generate detailed reports and analyse data
- Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships.
- A flair for negotiation and networking.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Organisational and time-management skills
- A good business acumen
- Enthusiastic and passionate.
In Return:
- Excellent salary on offer DOE
- Company Car
- Bonus
- Lots of room for career progression
Should you be interested in this Purchasing Manager position, please upload your CV to the link provided and Kayleigh Greene will look after your application. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted. For more jobs, please visit the Excel Recruitment website.
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Buyer – FMCG
My client, a highly popular Irish and UK discount retailer is currently recruiting a Buyer – FMCG to join their team. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for delivering the sales and margins for your given product range. This is an amazing opportunity to join a passionate employer and work in a dynamic buying office. North-West Dublin based.
Package
- Salary €50-60k doe
- Bonus
- Car allowance
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Flexible hours
- Car parking
Responsibilities of this Buyer – FMCG role include:
- Predict and identify and react to market trends by attending trade fairs and shows, understanding high street trends.
- Forecast future buying needs and proactively source new product and categories based on customer insight.
- Liaise with Merchandisers on the sourcing of product that meets promotional and seasonal activity, planning sales, stocks, margins, and space densities to continuously monitor performance of brands and drive trade.
- Visit factories to develop ranges, negotiate the cost of goods, explore new markets in developing countries/economies.
- Visit suppliers (Worldwide) to review product, price and supplier performance.
- Negotiate payment terms that favourably influence the cash flow of the business.
- Proactively manage supplier relationships to identify areas where greater savings or business advantage could be made through supplier strategies.
- Coach junior members of the team and share good practice across the wider team.
- Own the development of category strategies including research and analysis (spend analysis, make vs. buy, cost benchmarking, etc.) to identify category saving opportunities and develop strategic category plans.
Requirements for this Buyer – FMCG role include:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in buying with a good understanding of the whole retail process down to store level.
- Thorough understanding of the supply chain process and product and logistical issues.
- Experience managing relationships with suppliers.
- Maintain knowledge of the market by reading relevant journals and media.
- Strong IT skills, specifically in Excel and PowerPoint.
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 Aoife Clarke 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Package
- Generous salary doe
- Career progression opportunities
- Pension
- Agile working
- Free car parking
Responsibilities of this job include:
- Effectively deliver a balanced range of new products and merchandise assortments to clearly position the business in the market and meet customer requirements.
- Developing and implementing an effective range strategy for the business which will maximise market share and deliver both sales and margin targets and look for opportunities to grow our client’s own brand offer where relevant.
- Manage existing suppliers and introduce new supply base to ensure measured range and timely deliveries. Conduct regular reviews and management of the supply base.
- Identifying emerging trends on the market and creating opportunities to create future growth through conducting regular market research and analysis.
- Develop and maintain a pricing strategy that positions us effectively against our competitors
- Maximising sales, opportunities and performance.
- Manage and build the commercial and business relationships with our suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Work with Marketing to develop strong promotional messages and to plan new launches.
Requirements of this job include:
- Experience in a similar Buying position.
- Proven track record in achieving required sales and margins.
- Local and international product sourcing experience (for own brand development).
- Knowledge of trends.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude.
- Strong numerical and IT skills.
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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Food Buyer
Excel Recruitment is seeking a Food Buyer for one of Ireland’s largest and most successful Retail and Food Service business. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic Food Buyer to add value to Ireland’s most innovative and creative food retailer. Dublin City based.
Package
- €50-80k
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Further company benefits
Responsibilities of this this Food Buyer job include:
- Managing a portfolio of brands including product range and selection, introducing new brands and delisting existing suppliers or brands as market conditions demand
- Analysing performance and reviewing current ranges, taking action where appropriate
- Establishing strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders in the business
- Maintaining and improving margins
- Identifying new opportunities and suppliers
- Sourcing and agreeing products for promotions and communication of such information to retailers, wholesale, sales and marketing teams
- Meeting customer and wholesale sales requirements in terms of range, pricing, presentation and promotions
- Co-operating, working with and supporting other members of the buying team to ensure that the overall division operates as an effective and efficient unit
- Lead the team by example: ensuring effective communication, support and recognition structures and practices are in place
Requirements for this Food Buyer job:
- 5+ years Food Buying experience
- Excellent communication skills with commercial aptitude
- Proven track record in achieving required sales and margin
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong organisational and outstanding problem-solving skills
- Good numerical and IT skills
Aoife McCaul 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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Senior Food Buyer
My client, a leading Irish convenience retailer is seeking a confident Senior Food Buyer to take a hands-on approach to support the Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a group that is built on a distinct culture which favours the needs of its employees. This role is based in Park West, Dublin.
Package
- Salary €65-70k doe
- Hybrid working
- Bonus
- Healthcare
- Generous annual leave
Responsibilities of this Senior Food Buyer job include:
- Full category management accountability for your product area including sales, margin, budget management and stockholding.
- Building strong collaborative relationships with both our existing and potential supply base along with key departments across the company.
- Negotiate relevant contracts demonstrating good commercial practices in the process.
- Source new and innovative, high quality product development and concept opportunities and bring them through from initiation to execution.
- Remain up to date with market and industry trends by completing competitor analysis to ensure our offer is competitive.
- Plan and develop range plans for both core and seasonal buys.
- Setting and reviewing prices to ensure we are competitive.
- Monitor and report on sales performance to senior management.
- Liaise with the supply chain team and supply base to ensure full product availability across our range.
Experience required for this Senior Food Buyer job include:
- 3+ years in buying or category management with demonstrably strong negotiation skills essential.
- Microsoft Office intermediate to advanced level in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Power BI or equivalent beneficial.
- SAP experience.
- Experience within a convenience FMCG retail environment also advantageous.
- A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
- Project management skills.
- Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.
- Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
Aoife McCaul 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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Furniture Buyer
My client, a 100% Irish-owned furniture retailer, is seeking a motivated Furniture Buyer to join their dynamic team in Cork. The successful candidate will have strong commercial and trend awareness while supporting the buying function. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a highly reputable company that prides itself on value and quality.
Package
- Salary €70-80k doe
- Bonus
- Agile working
- Pension
- Illness Benefit
- Death in service
Responsibilities of this job include:
- Responsibility in sourcing and building product ranges in line with current trends, while also meeting commercial requirements and company objectives, targets, and standards.
- Analyse vendor and range performance to ensure sales and marginal requirements are achieved.
- Strong industry and trend awareness with the ability to forecast and source both furnishings and accessories accordingly.
- Communicate and negotiate with vendors for support in areas such as freight allowances, bulk discounts, merchandising, training, product information, and images.
- Creating and maintaining strong commercial and business relationships with new suppliers, while also monitoring and maintaining existing supplier relationships.
- Monitor industry trends through vendor meetings, trade shows, and trade publications.
Requirements for this job include:
- Strong commercial and trend awareness.
- Buying experience in a retail environment would be desirable.
- Sourcing and buying experience within the European/UK market desirable. Experience with Far East sourcing is also desirable.
- Highly motivated with a disciplined work approach and ability to complete tasks on time and to a high standard.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluent English.
- Proficient IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Aoife McCaul 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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Junior Food Buyer
My client, a pioneer foodservice supplier, is seeking a passionate Junior Food Buyer to join their buying team in Citywest. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that prides itself on providing quality and sustainable Irish produce to its loyal customers.
Package
- Salary €35-40k doe
- Bonus
- Hybrid working
- Career progression opportunities
- 23 days annual leave
Responsibilities of this Junior Food Buyer job include:
- Be a support function to the Head of Buying and Category Buyer in dealing with supplier’s day to day.
- Compiling information for supplier approval and product set up.
- Aid the Buyer and Marketing Team in the planning and execution of seasonal launches and brochures.
- Assist the Buyer with range reviews, benchmarking, and tenders.
- Solve pricing queries from suppliers and assist the accounts department with invoice matching queries.
- Support the Sales team with general queries on range and price.
- Work closely with the Stock Replenishment team to avoid shortages and assist with Supplier delivery issues.
- Agree with supplier’s promotion costs and volume availability, maintaining and updating promotion Masterfile preparing pricing for commercial approval.
- Maintain supplier contracts ensuring that all agreements are in writing and on file.
Requirements for this Junior Food Buyer job include:
- Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and Power Point)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- ERP system knowledge.
- Category Management, FMCG or Wholesale experience is an advantage.
- Passion for food is essential.
Aoife McCaul 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 Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Senior Food Buyer
My client, a leading Irish convenience retailer is seeking a confident Senior Food Buyer to take a hands-on approach to support the Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a group that is built on a distinct culture which favours the needs of its employees. This role is based in Park West, Dublin.
Package
- Salary €65-70k doe
- Hybrid working
- Bonus
- Healthcare
- Generous annual leave
Responsibilities of this Senior Food Buyer job include:
- Full category management accountability for your product area including sales, margin, budget management and stockholding.
- Building strong collaborative relationships with both our existing and potential supply base along with key departments across the company.
- Negotiate relevant contracts demonstrating good commercial practices in the process.
- Source new and innovative, high quality product development and concept opportunities and bring them through from initiation to execution.
- Remain up to date with market and industry trends by completing competitor analysis to ensure our offer is competitive.
- Plan and develop range plans for both core and seasonal buys.
- Setting and reviewing prices to ensure we are competitive.
- Monitor and report on sales performance to senior management.
- Liaise with the supply chain team and supply base to ensure full product availability across our range.
Experience required for this Senior Food Buyer job include:
- 3+ years in buying or category management with demonstrably strong negotiation skills essential.
- Microsoft Office intermediate to advanced level in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Power BI or equivalent beneficial.
- SAP experience.
- Experience within a convenience FMCG retail environment also advantageous.
- A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
- Project management skills.
- Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.
- Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
Aoife McCaul 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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Food Buyer
Excel Recruitment is seeking a Food Buyer for one of Ireland’s largest and most successful Retail and Food Service business. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic Food Buyer to add value to Ireland’s most innovative and creative food retailer. Dublin City based.
Package
- €50-80k
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Further company benefits
Responsibilities of this this Food Buyer job include:
- Managing a portfolio of brands including product range and selection, introducing new brands and delisting existing suppliers or brands as market conditions demand
- Analysing performance and reviewing current ranges, taking action where appropriate
- Establishing strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders in the business
- Maintaining and improving margins
- Identifying new opportunities and suppliers
- Sourcing and agreeing products for promotions and communication of such information to retailers, wholesale, sales and marketing teams
- Meeting customer and wholesale sales requirements in terms of range, pricing, presentation and promotions
- Co-operating, working with and supporting other members of the buying team to ensure that the overall division operates as an effective and efficient unit
- Lead the team by example: ensuring effective communication, support and recognition structures and practices are in place
Requirements for this Food Buyer job:
- 5+ years Food Buying experience
- Excellent communication skills with commercial aptitude
- Proven track record in achieving required sales and margin
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong organisational and outstanding problem-solving skills
- Good numerical and IT skills
Aoife McCaul 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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#INDBUY
Furniture Buyer
My client, a 100% Irish-owned furniture retailer, is seeking a motivated Furniture Buyer to join their dynamic team in Cork. The successful candidate will have strong commercial and trend awareness while supporting the buying function. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a highly reputable company that prides itself on value and quality.
Package
- Salary €70-80k doe
- Bonus
- Agile working
- Pension
- Illness Benefit
- Death in service
Responsibilities of this job include:
- Responsibility in sourcing and building product ranges in line with current trends, while also meeting commercial requirements and company objectives, targets, and standards.
- Analyse vendor and range performance to ensure sales and marginal requirements are achieved.
- Strong industry and trend awareness with the ability to forecast and source both furnishings and accessories accordingly.
- Communicate and negotiate with vendors for support in areas such as freight allowances, bulk discounts, merchandising, training, product information, and images.
- Creating and maintaining strong commercial and business relationships with new suppliers, while also monitoring and maintaining existing supplier relationships.
- Monitor industry trends through vendor meetings, trade shows, and trade publications.
Requirements for this job include:
- Strong commercial and trend awareness.
- Buying experience in a retail environment would be desirable.
- Sourcing and buying experience within the European/UK market desirable. Experience with Far East sourcing is also desirable.
- Highly motivated with a disciplined work approach and ability to complete tasks on time and to a high standard.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluent English.
- Proficient IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Aoife McCaul 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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