Buyer

Musgrave Group Plc; Newry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale food company in Newry is seeking a Buyer to drive sales, manage product strategies, and build strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the FMCG or Foodservice sectors and possess strong commercial acumen. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment that values innovation and community focus. Join us to make a positive impact while advancing your career.

Benefits

Career Development

Collaborative Environment

Focus on Innovation

Community Engagement

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills including strong influencing/negotiation skills.
• Proven track record and a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the FMCG Retail or Foodservice Trade working within a Trading/ Buying environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and differentiate between urgent and important tasks and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver category sales, margin and profit to budgeted levels and beyond.
• Implement existing JBPs with key suppliers, negotiate cost of goods and manage cost increase proposals.
• Develop appropriate promotional strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Manage the successful implementation of new product ranges.
• Support the business units through development of working relationships with the sales teams and key customers.

Job description

Job title: Buyer
Full time, 40 hour Permanent role
Location: Parkview Provisions Newry

Parkview Provisions is a trusted name in the wholesale food industry, proudly serving Northern Ireland, supplying a wide range of chilled, frozen, and ambient products to the retail, hospitality, and catering sectors. Known for our commitment to quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service, we pride ourselves on building strong, lasting relationships with our clients. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic business where your leadership and commercial insight can make a real impact.

What you’ll be Doing

• Deliver category sales, margin and profit to budgeted levels and beyond. Analyse weekly performance, report weekly versus budget and forecast and develop practical immediate plans to address shortfalls.
• Implement existing JBPs with key suppliers. Negotiate cost of goods and manage cost increase proposals. Implementation of any regulatory changes within the category. Optimise opportunity around digital for online retail and Food Service.
• Promotion planning
• Develop appropriate promotional strategies to drive sales and profitability. Review analysis of promotions with suppliers in order to ensure the strongest sales drivers are being proposed.
• Range and product strategy
• Manage the successful implementation of new product ranges
• Assist the team in reordering of product ranges for all departments

Seasonal Management

• Deliver sales and profit on key seasonal plans. Review and act upon market trends and opportunities to develop ranges and competitive prices for each event.
• Sales and Operations Relationship
• Support the business units through development of working relationship with the sales teams and the key customers (coach, mentor and motivate the appropriate teams on category changes).
• Price file administration
• Ensure Right First Time on all admin/flyer sign off. Ensure adherence to UTP legislation.
• Assess current pricing, margin performance, and ensure price position is market leading through better sourcing opportunities. Maximise customer margins and competitive position within the market
• Build and sustain a high performing engaged team by providing clear direction, stretch targets and regular reviews
• Supply chain
• Ensure that cash and carry inbound service levels are on target. To maintain an acceptable source of product supply to all customers

What we’re looking for

• Strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills including strong influencing / negotiation skills.
• Proven track record and Min. 5 years’ experience within the FMCG Retail or Foodservice Trade working within a Trading/ Buying environment
• Ability to prioritise workload and differentiate between urgent and important tasks and stay calm under pressure.

Skills

• PC literate in Microsoft applications including Power Point, Word & Excel.

What we Offer or Why Musgrave

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join is in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.