Senior Buying Manager

Overview
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Senior Buying Manager
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Keelings
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Strategic Priorities
Better 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 long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth -
We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Keelings Values
People Matter -
We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way.
We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
Teamwork -
We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
Integrity -
We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
Passion 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 Role
To 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 business
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Financials – Sales & Margins
Develop 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 plans
Negotiate annual JBP,LTA and other agreements with suppliers
Negotiate event,seasonal,weekly, monthly and annual raw material prices
Annual budgeting responsibility in line with company objectives
Draft competitive tenders to win new and maintain existing business whilst giving full consideration to profitability
Price and deliver seasonal programs for our customers
Product
Input into the development of market leading and differentiated ranges through our NPD process
Coordinate our weekly buying requirements
Input into the development ranges for the big 4 seasonal events – Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, & Easter
Coordinate and arrange event buying requirements with our internal buying teams and our suppliers
Detailed raw material departure plans - by event, by day and by supplier
Continually benchmark our offering versus the market in product range, price and competitiveness
Continuously review category performances and host weekly category meetings
Supply Chain
Work with key National and International suppliers both existing and potential
Work on a consolidation model to optimise our supply chain from the Netherlands to Ireland
Grower visits and quality checks
Coordinate event production requirements in the Netherlands on key lines for key events
Develop more direct sources of supply / Open new lines of supply to reduce our cost base
Negotiate our annual contracts around our volume lines including but not limited to chrysanthemums, lilies and mini gerberas.
People
Conduct regular reviews with the team and ensure we are continuously developing their capability
Liaise with all department heads on day to day issues as well as our strategic objectives
Lead in supplier and customer meetings and presentations
Core Competencies
Strong financial acumen
Ability to communicate well with all stakeholders
Excellent knowledge of excel and concise detail required
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability 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 maker
Essential – Key Skills & Knowledge
At least 10 years' experience in supply and purchasing of flowers for European & UK retailers
BQ design and costing capability
At least 10 years' experience in customer and category management
Excellent English and Dutch both written and spoken
Recruitment Process
CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
Phone Screening
1st Interview
2nd Interview
Outcome & Feedback
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In 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 Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact
Keelings Careers -
Keelings Strategy & Values –
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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