Commercial Analyst Buyer

Role Introduction:

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €3BN in annual revenue, operating 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 16,000 people.

Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and, to support this ambition, we are seeking to appoint a Commercial Analyst Buyer / Junior Buyer to assist with the commercial and operational performance of the coffee team. This role reports to the Commercial Coffee Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

As Applegreen expands, the responsibilities will evolve and change over time. The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas:

1. Commercial Analysis & Insight

• Build, maintain and continuously improve BI dashboards and reporting tools to track sales, margin, pricing and performance KPIs
• Analyse performance across sales, margin %, ATV, product mix and site performance and translate into clear commercial actions
• Support forecasting, budgeting and performance tracking across the category
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities and proactively make recommendations
• Provide board-ready summaries and insights for senior stakeholders

2. Reporting & Data Management

• Own and manage all core reporting outputs (weekly, monthly and ad hoc)
• Extract, clean and structure data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Deliver automated and scalable reporting solutions using BI tools
• Maintain data integrity and governance, ensuring one version of the truth
• Build user-friendly dashboards for cross-functional teams (Commercial, Ops, Finance, Brand)

3. Pricing & Commercial Support

• Support development and maintenance of pricing models, including margin analysis and cost/ retail tracking
• Track and validate supplier pricing (€/kg, rebates, cost movements) in line with open-book agreements
• Model impact of pricing changes, promotions and cost fluctuations

4. Buying & Supplier Management / NPD pipeline

• Support and manage day-to-day buying activities across allocated product areas
• Raise and manage purchase orders, pricing files and supplier communications
• Track cost prices, volumes and supplier performance
• Support negotiations with data and cost analysis
• Ensure product availability, continuity of supply and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate product, pricing and supplier records
• Lead out on managing a strong NPD pipeline in coffee, food and merchandise from research to launch

5. Cross-Functional Delivery

The Candidate should have the following:

Qualifications, experience & skills

• Minimum of two years' experience in a commercial analyst, data analyst or similar role (ideally within retail, foodservice or FMCG)
• Advanced Excel skills(must-have), including:

o Complex formulas (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS)

o Pivot tables and data modelling

o Scenario modelling and forecasting

• Proven experience building and managing BI tools / dashboards (e.g. Power BI, Tableau or similar)
• Ability to extract, manipulate and interpret data from multiple sources
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of margin, pricing and cost drivers
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with buying, procurement or supplier management (desirable)
• Exposure to open-book pricing models or commodity-led categories (desirable)
• Understanding of foodservice or coffee category (desirable)

Additional key skills & attributes:
• A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
• Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.
• A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.
• Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.
• Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen.
• A 'can do' attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.
• Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
• Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.
• Is resilient, calm under pressure and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.
• Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.

Willing to travel ad hoc.