Assistant Buyer – Electrical Retailer job in west Dublin
Why our client?
This is a wonderful opportunity to join one of Ireland’s most well-known electrical retailers and be a part of their expanding buying team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2 years buying experience coupled with strong administrative skills, looking to progress their career.
Position overview
The core purpose of this role is to support the Senior Buyer and to effectively develop and implement the buying strategy. As Assistant Buyer, you will work collaboratively with the other teams in the business, in order to offer your customers, the best products at a competitive price. You will be comfortable negotiating with suppliers and be commercially minded – always focused on getting the best results.
Great opportunity to work with a strong Irish retail brand who will encourage you to progress your career with them.
Your day-to-day as Assistant Buyer – Electrical Retailer:
- Point of contact for relevant store queries
- Analyse stock holding and raise POs in line with reorder budget
- Manage the replenish. process for products and ensure stock holding is in line with budget
- Manage a number of small suppliers. This will increase in line with development in the role
- Maintain pricing policy and monitor competitor activity
- Forge and maintain positive supplier/ store relationships
- Help identify new trends and opportunities for new categories and products
- Support the future roll out of category management principles through quarterly range planning with the Senior Buyer i.e., planogram development
- Monitor and report on key supplier performance monthly, sell in/ sell out V terms & YoY
- Build and maintain strong relationships with other departments within the business
- Attendance to weekly/ monthly buying team meetings
- Support the Senior Buyer with all other necessary reporting/admin. requirements
Skills and qualities required for this Assistant Buyer – Electrical Retailer job include:
- 2 years in similar buying role
- High proficiency using MS Office programmes
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent retail experience
- Experience or interest in electrical products would be beneficial
Salary: DOE
Should you be interested in this job, please upload your CV to the link provided and Sarah will look after your application in confidence. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website.
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Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multi site retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke at 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Reorder Buyer
Are you a commercially driven Reorder Buyer looking to develop your career within a fast-paced FMCG environment?
Our client, a leading distributor with an established presence across the Southeast, is seeking a Reorder Buyer to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement or stock management professional to take ownership of inventory planning, supplier performance, and purchasing activity while contributing to the continued growth of the business. Wexford based.
Package
- Competitive salary DOE
- Bonus
- Pension
- Career Progression Opportunities
Responsibilities of this Reorder Buyer job include:
- Manage purchasing activity across a diverse FMCG product range, ensuring strong product availability and effective stock management.
- Generate and oversee supplier orders, ensuring timely delivery and resolving any discrepancies efficiently.
- Review sales trends, trading patterns, and stock performance to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Develop accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans to support business requirements and promotional campaigns.
- Partner with internal departments to coordinate product launches, promotional activity, and seasonal stock requirements
- Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships to support service levels, availability, and commercial performance.
- Monitor inventory health, identifying opportunities to reduce excess stock, minimise waste, and improve stock turn.
- Track key performance indicators relating to stock availability, missed sales, and inventory efficiency
- Ensure product, pricing, and supplier information is accurately maintained across business systems
Experience required for this Reorder Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a buying, procurement, inventory planning, stock control, or supply chain role.
- Previous experience within FMCG, wholesale, distribution, retail, or food-related sectors.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities to improve performance
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multi site retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke at 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#AISAOI
Reorder Buyer
Are you a commercially driven Reorder Buyer looking to develop your career within a fast-paced FMCG environment?
Our client, a leading distributor with an established presence across the Southeast, is seeking a Reorder Buyer to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement or stock management professional to take ownership of inventory planning, supplier performance, and purchasing activity while contributing to the continued growth of the business. Wexford based.
Package
- Competitive salary DOE
- Bonus
- Pension
- Career Progression Opportunities
Responsibilities of this Reorder Buyer job include:
- Manage purchasing activity across a diverse FMCG product range, ensuring strong product availability and effective stock management.
- Generate and oversee supplier orders, ensuring timely delivery and resolving any discrepancies efficiently.
- Review sales trends, trading patterns, and stock performance to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Develop accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans to support business requirements and promotional campaigns.
- Partner with internal departments to coordinate product launches, promotional activity, and seasonal stock requirements
- Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships to support service levels, availability, and commercial performance.
- Monitor inventory health, identifying opportunities to reduce excess stock, minimise waste, and improve stock turn.
- Track key performance indicators relating to stock availability, missed sales, and inventory efficiency
- Ensure product, pricing, and supplier information is accurately maintained across business systems.
Experience required for this Reorder Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a buying, procurement, inventory planning, stock control, or supply chain role.
- Previous experience within FMCG, wholesale, distribution, retail, or food-related sectors.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities to improve performance
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#AISAOI
Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multisite retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke at 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#AISAOI
Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multisite retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke at 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#AISAOI
Junior Food Buyer
My client, a leading Irish retail and wholesale business, is seeking a commercially driven and ambitious Junior Food Buyer to join their highly reputable team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic trading environment collaborating across multiple business functions. Cork based.
- Managing the portfolio product range, quality, and category plans in line with market and consumer trends
- Supporting the sourcing and development of own-label products alongside product development teams
- Assisting in negotiating purchase costs across the portfolio
- Setting selling prices and monitoring margins to ensure profitability targets are achieved
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and retail partners
- Supporting project development and rollout within the category
- Ensuring the portfolio contributes to overall profitability and market share growth
Requirements for this Junior Food Buyer job includes:
- Third-level qualification and/or minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial function (e.g. Trading, Buying, Supply Chain)
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Experience managing or supporting product categories or portfolios is advantageous
- Ability to support commercial negotiations
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#AISAOI
Junior Food Buyer
My client, a leading Irish retail and wholesale business, is seeking a commercially driven and ambitious Junior Food Buyer to join their highly reputable team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic trading environment collaborating across multiple business functions. Cork based.
- Managing the portfolio product range, quality, and category plans in line with market and consumer trends
- Supporting the sourcing and development of own-label products alongside product development teams
- Assisting in negotiating purchase costs across the portfolio
- Setting selling prices and monitoring margins to ensure profitability targets are achieved
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and retail partners
- Supporting project development and rollout within the category
- Ensuring the portfolio contributes to overall profitability and market share growth
Requirements for this Junior Food Buyer job includes:
- Third-level qualification and/or minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial function (e.g. Trading, Buying, Supply Chain)
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Experience managing or supporting product categories or portfolios is advantageous
- Ability to support commercial negotiations
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#AISAOI
Assistant Food Buyer
My client, one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses is seeking a commercial and passionate Assistant Food Buyer to join their highly reputable business in Belfast. The successful candidate will implement the retail business development plans incorporating range, price, promotion, and supply chain across the company’s well-established brands.
Package:
- Salary £26-30k
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile Working
- Career Progression opportunities
Responsibilities of this Assistant Food Buyer job:
- Take ownership for the sales, margin and cash profit of a given product area to an allocated budget with the support of the Senior Buyer.
- Work with category planning team to conduct range reviews, decide on optimum ranges for the business and planograms for C&C’s.
- Review competitor price positioning, assess current pricing and margin performance and maximise retailer margins and competitive position within the market.
- Plan events and promotions as per event calendar and brief, communicate to suppliers and review proposals, brief suppliers on promotional requirements, review proposals and negotiate improvements to offers.
- Plan and co-ordinate a range of seasonal products to maximise sales and margins.
- Work with the supply chain team and the supplier base to ensure product availability to customers.
Experience required for this Assistant Trading Manager job:
- 2 years` experience working within a Trading/ Buying environment
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Very high level of accuracy with demonstrable right first-time ethos
- Ability to understand how actions taken across the business affect sales and margin performance of the category
- Excellent attention to detail; passionate about getting all projects right first time.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and differentiate between urgent and important tasks
- Excellent Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) & Outlook skills
- 3rd level business related degree
Aoife McCaul is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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