Senior Buying Manager

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.Our Strategic PrioritiesBetter Food We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.People We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.Better Ways Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.Better World We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.Partnerships Working with Keelings creates value and longterm relationships with our customers & suppliers.Growth We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.Keelings ValuesPeople Matter We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contributeTeamwork We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One KeelingsIntegrity We do the right thing and deliver on our commitmentsPassion for Achievement We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.Purpose Of The RoleTo focus on delivering our strategic sourcing objectives to double the business over the next 7 years through constant focus on our customers and products. Constantly support our sales teams to develop and provide support and mentoring to them as well as new starters to realize success for them and the businessKey Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesFinancials– Sales & MarginsDevelop and grow sales within our existing supply base and identify new suppliers and regions of supply in line with strategy and budget Management of margin in line with our sales growth plansNegotiate annual JBP,LTA and other agreements with suppliersNegotiate event,seasonal,weekly, monthly and annual raw material prices Annual budgeting responsibility in line with company objectivesDraft competitive tenders to win new and maintain existing business whilst giving full consideration to profitabilityPrice and deliver seasonal programs for our customersProductInput into the development of market leading and differentiated ranges through our NPD processCoordinate our weekly buying requirementsInput into the development ranges for the big 4 seasonal events – Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, & EasterCoordinate and arrange event buying requirements with our internal buying teams and our suppliersDetailed raw material departure plans by event, by day and by supplierContinually benchmark our offering versus the market in product range, price and competitivenessContinuously review category performances and host weekly category meetingsSupply ChainWork with key National and International suppliers both existing and potentialWork on a consolidation model to optimise our supply chain from the Netherlands to IrelandGrower visits and quality checksCoordinate event production requirements in the Netherlands on key lines for key eventsDevelop more direct sources of supply / Open new lines of supply to reduce our cost baseNegotiate our annual contracts around our volume lines including but not limited to chrysanthemums, lilies and mini gerberas.PeopleConduct regular reviews with the team and ensure we are continuously developing their capabilityLiaise with all department heads on day to day issues as well as our strategic objectives Lead in supplier and customer meetings and presentationsCore Competencies Strong financial acumen Ability to communicate well with all stakeholders Excellent knowledge of excel and concise detail required Ability to work on own initiativeAbility to analyse and report accurate information Good organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to work in a team environment and take on additional ad hoc tasks as and when required. Flexibility around business peaks. Decision makerEssentialKey Skills & Knowledge At least 10 years’ experience in supply and purchasing of products for European & UK retailers BQ design and costing capability At least 10 years’ experience in customer and category managementRecruitment Process CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt Phone Screening 1st Interview 2nd Interview Outcome & FeedbackInclusion & Diversity StatementIn Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.Reasonable Accommodation StatementIf you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any preemployment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.comKeelings Careers https://www.keelings.com/careerskeelings/Keelings Strategy & Values – https://www.keelings.com/ourpeople