Aidan Buckley

Aidan Buckley is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in Third Party Own Brand Sourcing with expertise in Fresh/Chill products. His skills include negotiating deals, global sourcing, and analyzing supplier landscapes across various fresh categories. Aidan has a strong track record in Supplier Development, tendering, and designing long-term agreements, with a focus on COGS reduction programs.

Aidan's educational background includes a Higher Diploma in Leadership from Athlone Institute of Technology, a Certificate Level 2 from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, a Masters in Strategic Management from Michael Smurfit School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from University College Cork.

Throughout his career, Aidan has held key positions such as Category Director and Head of Trading at Morrisons, where he demonstrated his strategic abilities in managing categories like Deli, Cheese, and Cooked Meats. Prior to that, he gained experience at Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc in various roles including Category Manager and Own Brand Sourcing. Aidan also honed his skills in procurement and business development at companies like Barry Group, TransPerfect Translations, and Ernst & Young.