Category Buyer BIFG

Working with Us

ARYZTA is for people who are passionate about what they do and doing it well. We take pride in our high quality, delicious food and in our leading position as the world's number one frozen bakery.

Our employees are one of our key ingredients, and together they play a critical role in driving the continued success of our business.

In ARYZTA, every day is different. If you are resilient, ambitious, and a team player, ARYZTA could be the place for you to thrive and grow in your career!

The Function and The Role

Reporting to the Category Buying Manager BIFG, the Category Buyer BIFG is a key component of the ARYZTA Ireland BIFG value chain ensuring continuous product supply with the best supply base and at the best value and to the agreed quality specifications.

The Category Buyer BIFG supports all elements of category buying function. This includes supplier base management, ownership of price and product information, administration and reporting including management of the product listing and delist process as part of the Aryzta Ire and UK Gate Process. In this varied role you will work closely with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, product development, quality and technical, commercial, marketing and finance teams.

Channels of activity include both Retail and Foodservice. This role is an opportunity to join a growing food business with large portfolio of products and varied ranges with a diverse customer base and requirement.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Category Buying Manager in the following aspects of the category and product function, the Category Buyer will be responsible for the following :

Supplier contracts : Agree and finalise with suppliers up to €10M spend

Supplier Management : Day-to-day contact for suppliers and long-term relationship building

Conduct monthly supplier reviews

Maintenance and collation of supplier information

Resolving or escalating supply issues unable to be resolved by supply chain or QA

Maintenance and update supplier price files and management of price change process

Supporting finance with supplier price detail and terms

Managing the product file and SAP input : listing and delisting products with Master Data, maintaining product files and managing changes and delists.

Collating Data & Reporting : preparation of reports for weekly reporting, supplier & product analysis, range reviews.

Support category and range reviews through data and market insight, reporting, presentation preparation

Forecasting / Sales : working with sales to forecast new products, new suppliers and promotions. Monitoring and reporting on same.

NPD process : work with product developers in the NPD process liaising with suppliers and key stakeholders in the business

NPD process : instigate and complete set up of new products on SAP

Support in set up of new suppliers and execution of product migrations with suitable supply partners

Identify procurement savings and ensure ARYZTA is always buying at the best price

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in category, procurement or related role within FMCG
• High level of proficiency with SAP and / or similar ERP systems

Proven experience in challenging or negotiation situations

Analytical skills and attention to detail relevant experience

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment both independently and within team setting to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to proactively and independently solve complex problems

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude

Relevant professional qualifications

Team player with ability to work cross functionally