Retail Buyer: Sourcing & Negotiation Lead (Hybrid)

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd; Mallow; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare contributions

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Loyalty discount

Job summary

Dairygold Agri-Business and Member Trading is seeking a Retail Buyer based in Lombardstown, Mallow, Co. Cork. You will lead strategic purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, and implement buying plans for a developing range of products across the Dairygold Retail network.

The successful candidate will have a third-level qualification, at least 2 years in retail buying, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. This is a hybrid role with national and international travel involved.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• 2+ years relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of product ranges and cross-department collaboration.
• Proven understanding of retail buying processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to source products globally including FOB from Far East.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new suppliers, products and alternative supply arrangements.
• Concluding contracts, creating orders, maintaining price/product files.
• Manage supplier relationships and rationalise supplier base.
• Benchmark pricing and market trend analysis to support policy.
• Prepare and present reports with Head of Commercial & Revenue and Head of Buying.
• Assist budgeting and planning for assigned categories.
• Monitor stock levels and manage stock implications and logistics.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier mgmt

Market analysis

Education

Third level qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Intact MIS

Job description

Dairygold Agri-Business and Member Trading is seeking a Retail Buyer based in Lombardstown, Mallow, Co. Cork. You will lead strategic purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, and implement buying plans for a developing range of products across the Dairygold Retail network.

The successful candidate will have a third-level qualification, at least 2 years in retail buying, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. This is a hybrid role with national and international travel involved.