Trader/Senior Buyer (Food Service)

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in Northern Ireland seeks a Senior Trader/Buyer to drive purchasing across multiple retail locations. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset and involves sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and aligning stock with customer demand. Join a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on the commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer, Trader, or Commercial role in the foodservice sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of supply chain and category management.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Building supplier relationships to optimize stock levels.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

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Recruitment Manager | Health & Safety | Environmental | Sustainability 02896 935492

MCS Group is delighted to partner with a leading Food retailer in Northern Ireland, to recruit a Senior Trader/Buyer to join their Commercial team.

Want a role with Autonomy to run Trading & Purchasing across 11 different retail stores across the country?

Have an Entrepreneurial mindset?

As a Trader/Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial buying strategy.

You will be responsible for sourcing high-quality products at competitive prices, building supplier relationships, and optimising stock levels to ensure availability, profitability, and alignment with customer demand.

You will work closely with our procurement, sales, category, and supply chain teams to analyse market trends, negotiate supplier terms, and deliver value across the business.

You will be involved in;

Identifying new products and supplier opportunities across foodservice categories (e.g. chilled, ambient, frozen, fresh produce, disposables).

Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to secure best pricing, terms, and product quality.

Negotiating buying terms, rebates, and cost prices in line with margin expectations and company strategy.

Monitoring market trends, seasonal changes, competitor activity, and customer demand to inform buying decisions.

Support the development and execution of category plans, including new product development.

Criteria;

Proven experience in a Buyer, Trader, or Commercial role within the foodservice, FMCG, or wholesale sector.

Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

A deep understanding of Supply chain, procurement practices, and category management.

Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing abilities.

Analytical mindset with strong Excel and reporting skills.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 02896935492

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Management, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Wholesale Food and Beverage

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