Assistant Buyer (Hybrid)

Looking for your next Career Move in ARYZTA?

If you are looking for your next step in your ARYZTA journey, you are in the right place to explore new opportunities across our business.

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 we play a critical role in driving the continued success of our business. 

We value the development and retention of great people in our business, if you are resilient, ambitious, a team player, and passionate about driving forwards your career with us, we would love to hear from you!

The Function and The Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager BIFG, the Assistant Buyer BIFG is a key component of the ARYZTA Ireland value chain ensuring continuous product supply with the best supply base at the most cost effective price.

The Assistant Buyer BIFG supports all elements of procurement function and sourcing plan and strategy. This includes supplier base management, ownership of price and product information,  administration and reporting.  In this varied role you will work closely with internal stakeholders - supply chain, product development, quality, sales, marketing and finance teams.

Channels of activity include both Retail & Foodservice, with multiple sub channels catered for. 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 Procurement Manager in all aspects of the procurement and product function
• Buying responsibility for non-resale category within BIFG portfolio
• Collating Data & Reporting: preparation of reports for weekly reporting, supplier & product analysis, range reviews.
• Supplier Management: day to day contact for suppliers and longer term relationship building
• Maintaining and collating supplier information
• Resolution or escalation of supply issues unable to be resolved by supply chain or QA
• Maintain and updating 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 new products,  maintaining product files and managing changes and delists.
• 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
• 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
• Identify Procurement process improvements and work to develop operating procedures.

Requirements

• 3 years minimum assistant buyer or buying administration experience ideally in retail/food
• Third-level qualification in business, food or related discipline
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues and suppliers
• High competency level in use of Microsoft Office with a vast working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent numerical ability
• Organised, excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Able to work both as an individual & a team player.
• Not afraid to challenge the norm to support continuous improvement
• Great interpersonal skills and a willing to make a difference in the world of food.
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Your Application

At ARYZTA our employees are our number one asset and we support your decision to explore other opportunities within the organization.

Please submit your complete application documents (CV and motivation letter).

We are looking forward to receiving your application on http://www.aryztacareers.com/

Each of our employees throughout the world deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity. 
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring, training, compensating, and promoting persons based on their individual talents and abilities. We embrace diversity and opportunities are extended to employees and prospective employees without regard to race, colour, gender, religion, age, natural origin, family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, local, or international laws.  

Your Application

At ARYZTA our employees are our number one asset and we support your decision to explore other opportunities within the organization. If you are interested in applying for a new role, please ensure that you inform your current manager. 

Please submit your complete application documents (CV and motivation letter).

We are looking forward to receiving your application on http://www.aryztacareers.com/

Each of our employees throughout the world deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity. 
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring, training, compensating, and promoting persons based on their individual talents and abilities. We embrace diversity and opportunities are extended to employees and prospective employees without regard to race, colour, gender, religion, age, natural origin, family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, local, or international laws.