Overview
My client, one of Ireland's leading food retail and wholesale businesses, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Buying to join their highly successful team. Reporting at a senior level, this role will be responsible for developing and executing category and trading strategies that deliver sustainable revenue, margin, quality and market share growth. Belfast based.
Package
* Generous salary doe
* Bonus
* Pension
* Hybrid Working
* Life Assurance
* Staff Discount
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement trading strategies to achieve sustainable long-term revenue, margin, quality and market share growth.
* Lead the overall commercial direction of the buying function, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
* Develop annual category plans, budgets and performance targets across multiple product areas.
* Drive category management initiatives to deliver market-leading product ranges and customer-focused solutions.
* Assess commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and market position.
* Build and maintain strong supplier and retailer relationships through Joint Business Plans and ongoing engagement.
* Lead promotional planning and execution in line with the overall commercial and marketing strategy.
* Ensure operational and financial performance targets are achieved across the portfolio.
* Analyse customer insights, market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making.
* Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team.
Experience required
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior commercial, buying or trading leadership position managing a significant trading portfolio.
* Proven track record of delivering commercial strategies and driving exceptional business results.
* Strong leadership and people management experience.
* Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make strategic business decisions.
* Highly numerate with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
* Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail, wholesale or FMCG environment.
* Category management experience within retail or wholesale is highly desirable.
* Knowledge of the Northern Irish, Irish or UK grocery market would be a distinct advantage.
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