Celebrating over 25 years in business, Cheflink continues to grow as Ireland’s leading importer of fish. Join our team as a Senior Buyer at this exciting time in our development and become part of a company that is deeply committed to excellence in the seafood industry!
At Cheflink, we pride ourselves on our unwavering dedication to customers and quality in everything we do. We are looking for a passionate and experienced purchasing leader who shares our vision of delivering top-quality products, exceptional customer service, and consistent, reliable delivery. Our focus on innovation and identifying new product opportunities keeps us competitive in the dynamic seafood market.
As a Senior Buyer, you will be office-based, reporting directly to the Head of Buying, and will work in a close-knit environment with our full commercial team at our offices in Trim. You will collaborate with some of the world's leading seafood suppliers, managing the procurement of fresh, frozen, exotic, and aquaculture products.
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we eagerly await your application!
Key areas:
Buying Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the global sourcing of fresh fish (short shelf life, wild/farmed/processed), managing transportation via road, sea, and air.
• Monitor and track orders throughout the entire supply chain, from the point of origin to the warehouse, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Ensure competitive supply and service levels in a fast-paced environment by coordinating and negotiating with seafood suppliers.
• Take direct procurement responsibility for specific product categories within the portfolio.
• Collaborate with the sales team to determine pre-order levels before finalizing weekly orders.
• Coordinate and manage cost-to-pricing sheets for the Sales team.
• Proactively monitor market conditions, analyse data, and identify trends, opportunities, new ideas, and risks.
• Implement and develop supplier KPIs to drive and improve supplier performance.

Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop in-depth product knowledge to understand characteristics and availability.
• Research and evaluate potential new suppliers for existing and new product lines.

Supply Chain Management:

• Manage stock replenishment, minimum order quantities, lead times, and forecasting as needed.
• Work closely with the transport team to ensure reliable accumulation and transportation of inbound products.

People and Process Agenda

• Foster effective internal collaboration with the Transport, Warehouse, Commercial, and Accounts departments.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Demonstrate flexibility during peak periods.

Experience and Capability:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, with a proven ability to manage the entire procurement process for multiple product categories.
• Familiarity with sourcing fresh produce or operating in a similarly fast-paced environment, particularly managing short-shelf-life items and time-sensitive supply chains to meet demanding weekly requirements.
• Strong skills in building and maintaining an engaged, competitive supplier portfolio, ensuring solid relationships that align with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating closely with Sales teams to drive commercial advantage and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office products, including MS Teams.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with accounting software such as Exchequer or similar (e.g., Sage).

Personal Characteristics and Skills:

• Enthusiastic and Energetic: We seek an individual who brings enthusiasm and energy to the role, someone who is motivated and passionate about their work.
• Works Well with Critical Timeframes: Ability to thrive and maintain productivity even in high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to approach challenges with critical thinking and find effective solutions.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and agendas while adhering to established workflows and procedures.

- Fluency in English is required (native level preferred).
- Proficiency in a foreign language (French or Spanish) is a plus.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience.
- Valid authorization to work in Ireland is mandatory.
- Training will be provided to support onboarding and familiarize the candidate with the company's specific processes and systems, but the role requires prior knowledge and experience necessary for the Senior Buyer position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manorland (1st Division), Trim, CO. Meath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Senior Buyer: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (A C1 level is required) (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person