PR/096279 | Supplier Management Executive

We’re looking for an ambitious Supplier Management Executive who combines strong Technical, Quality Control and Negotiation skills, and a passion for building lasting supplier relationships with added-value seafood producers. This is a key role within an international food business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and new suppliers.

• Go to suppliers’ sites to develop new products and inspect production.

• Check production quality and processes and inspect orders before loading.

• Discuss supplier offers with Manager to ensure best value and sustainable supply.

• Collaborate closely with NPD and Technical teams to plan ranges, launch new products, and solve supply challenges.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Relevant university degree.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in the seafood sector with established supplier contacts.

• Understanding of manufacturing, quality and production processes in seafood

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.

• Proficiency in Excel.

• Results-driven, ambitious, organised, and adaptable with a proactive “can-do” attitude.

• Good English.

• Willingness to travel to visit suppliers.

• Existing network of trusted suppliers.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative international food business where your impact truly matters.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

JAC’s client is a fast-moving, innovative food company with a reputation for quality. From their modern offices and state-of-the-art NPD facility based in Europe, they develop and supply a wide range of Frozen, Chilled, and Ambient products under our wholly-owned brands —including Seafeast and Diggers —for leading retail, foodservice, and industrial customers across Ireland, Great Britain, Spain and Europe.

Their core ranges include added-value seafood, food-to-go and meat products.

They collaborate with an extensive network of trusted global manufacturing partners, supported by our dedicated Purchasing, NPD and Technical teams based near supplier facilities around the world.

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