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Junior Food Buyer

€35000 - €40000 Buyers & Merchandisers Dublin West

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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