Buyer (FMCG)

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale food business in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Buyer for a crucial commercial role. The position offers ownership of category performance, supplier relationships, and the commercial strategy in a rapidly growing FMCG environment. Ideal candidates will have a track record in FMCG retail or foodservice buying along with strong commercial and analytical skills. This role requires resilience and organizational prowess, ensuring significant contributions to sales and margin targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG retail or foodservice buying.
• Proven track record of driving sales and margin.
• Highly organised, resilient, and commercially focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver category sales, margin, and profit targets.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage JBPs.
• Drive promotional planning, pricing strategy, and range development.
• Manage seasonal trading plans.

Skills

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Job description

MCS Group is partnering with a leading wholesale food business to recruit an experienced Buyer for a key commercial role based in Newry. This is a high-impact position offering real ownership of category performance, supplier relationships, and commercial strategy within a fast-growing FMCG environment.

The Role

• Deliver category sales, margin, and profit targets
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage JBPs
• Drive promotional planning, pricing strategy, and range development
• Manage seasonal trading plans
• Partner closely with sales, operations, and customers
• Ensure pricing accuracy, compliance, and supply continuity

You will have;

• Experience in FMCG retail or foodservice buying
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Proven track record of driving sales and margin
• Highly organised, resilient, and commercially focused

Full details will be discussed upon application.

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 028 96 935492

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