Supplier Growth Specialist

Description

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We`re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We`re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we`re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey. As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as a Supplier Growth Specialist in our offices in Ballymun. Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract. Role Purpose: Extended Range is Musgrave Marketplace`s digital marketplace proposition, expanding customer choice through third-party suppliers. We are looking for an organised and commercially aware specialist to support suppliers following launch through engagement, reporting, campaign coordination and approved growth initiatives. What you’ll be doing: - Support the transition of suppliers from onboarding into ongoing engagement and act as a day-to-day contact for routine supplier queries. - Support first-90-day activation, first-sale tracking, supplier-health reporting, dormant-supplier follow-up and approved reactivation activity. - Prepare supplier review packs and performance information; coordinate meetings, record actions and follow up progress. - Maintain supplier communications, contact records, engagement trackers, opportunity pipelines and action logs. - Assist in identifying opportunities for additional products, catalogue expansion and supplier participation, escalating recommendations to the Extended Range Senior Manager. - Coordinate supplier participation in seasonal campaigns, Black Friday, social media, flyers and other agreed promotional activity. - Prepare and distribute the weekly Daybreak Trading Update and coordinate supplier, product and promotional updates to Retail, Daybreak and Foodservice BDM stakeholders. - Maintain dashboards, KPI reports, monthly reporting packs, campaign trackers and promotional calendars; support supplier balance reviews and Finance follow-up. - Support website content and digital catch-ups, verify approved updates, and support testing across Mirakl, PIM and related environments. - Support catalogue automation, supplier integrations, feature adoption and approved Marketplace improvements. - Maintain a working understanding of supplier and product onboarding processes and provide holiday, sickness and peak-period cover when required. What we’re looking for: Education, skills and experience: - 1+ years` experience in a similar role, preferably in ecommerce, retail, trading support, product administration or supplier support. - Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. - Strong analytical and numerical capability, with good Microsoft Excel skills. - Experience building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and suppliers. - Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach. - A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can also work independently. - Undergraduate degree or relevant experience. What we offer: Desirable: Experience with suppliers, campaigns, Mirakl, PIM, Power BI or digital marketplace systems; knowledge of Irish or UK retail, wholesale or foodservice. Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact. Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation. Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know. Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.