Buying Assistant
My client, a well-established multi-site retailer, is looking for a Buying Assistant to join their vibrant team. This is a fantastic buying opportunity for someone who is looking to begin their buying career and gain experience working in a dynamic buying department. Dublin city centre-based.
Package:
Salary – €30-35k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant job include:
- Maintenance of our product and supplier databases
- Creating of new suppliers on our IT system, updating prices, supplier discount terms, etc
- Work closely with the Buying teams to accurately forecast trends and stock levels and monitor performance
- Develop and preserve strong relationships with suppliers
- Coordinated with all departments and monitored the delivery of stock to new store openings
- Communicating price changes, product information and promotional messages to all stores
- Completing replenishment orders
- Compiling sell-through reports
Requirements for this Buying Assistant job:
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in a retail business is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- A pro-active teamwork approach and strong communication skills.
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 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Buyer
My client, a leading food distribution business, is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to develop their career within a fast-paced FMCG environment, supporting product management, supplier relationships and commercial operations. Dublin based.
Package
- Salary €40-45k
- Bonus
- Hybrid Working
- Free Parking
Responsibilities of this Assistant Buyer job include:
- Create, maintain and update product codes across internal systems.
- Manage product pricing and implement price changes in line with agreed margin targets.
- Resolve pricing and product-related queries from customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate pricing updates, product changes and commercial information to customers and sales teams.
- Maintain accurate product information across customer ordering portals and internal databases.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
- Support supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favourable commercial terms.
- Identify market gaps, category opportunities and new product opportunities to support business growth.
- Coordinate product samples, ensuring efficient tracking, logging and distribution.
- Maintain commercial databases, update currency files and support ERP system maintenance.
- Conduct system testing and assist with process improvements where required.
- Review margin reports to identify pricing discrepancies, margin erosion and profitability opportunities.
- Prepare monthly rebate reports, sample reports and ad hoc commercial reports.
Requirements of this Assistant Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Buying, Commercial, Procurement or similar role.
- Previous experience within FMCG, foodservice, wholesale or retail environments is desirable.
- Strong commercial acumen with a good understanding of pricing, margins and profitability.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and working with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
- Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience working with ERP systems would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to work.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
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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Buying Assistant
My client, a well-established multi-site retailer, is looking for a Buying Assistant to join their vibrant team. This is a fantastic buying opportunity for someone who is looking to begin their buying career and gain experience working in a dynamic buying department. Dublin city centre-based.
Package:
Salary – €30-35k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant job include:
- Maintenance of our product and supplier databases
- Creating of new suppliers on our IT system, updating prices, supplier discount terms, etc
- Work closely with the Buying teams to accurately forecast trends and stock levels and monitor performance
- Develop and preserve strong relationships with suppliers
- Coordinated with all departments and monitored the delivery of stock to new store openings
- Communicating price changes, product information and promotional messages to all stores
- Completing replenishment orders
- Compiling sell-through reports
Requirements for this Buying Assistant job:
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in a retail business is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- A pro-active teamwork approach and strong communication skills.
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 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Buying Assistant
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Buying Assistant to join a highly successful retail business based in Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused graduate or early-career professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced buying environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Generous annual leave
- Pension
- Life Assurance Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- In-store discount
- Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant job include:
- Managing, creating and updating purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, including FOB orders.
- Amending replenishment figures to reflect sales patterns.
- Updating delivery dates in collaboration with Logistics and Central Purchasing teams and communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Supporting Buyers and Head Buyers to ensure top-selling and promotional products are adequately stocked.
- Monitoring stock levels both online and in-store through forecasting, planning and replenishment.
- Monitoring competitor pricing and assisting in creating promotional bundles and offers.
- Setting up promotions and preparing POS materials for in-store activity.
- Communicating with customer service to resolve queries promptly.
- Liaising regularly with suppliers and internal teams to build strong working relationships.
Requirements for this Buying Assistant job include:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Google Sheets.
- Highly numerate and process-focused.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- SAP experience is advantageous.
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 Food Buyer
My client, a leading retailer which provides cutting edge food and fashion has an amazing buying opportunity for an Assistant Food Buyer to join their Grocery team. The business is well known for providing quality food products to its loyal customers. This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to the growth of this highly successful business. Dublin city centre based.
Package:
- Salary €35-50k doe
- 26 days annual leave
- Agile working
- Flexible working hours
- Staff discount
- Further company benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Food Buyer job include:
- Work with the Buying team to develop short- and long-term plans for your buying categories.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of budgeted sales and margin for your buying categories.
- Identify new market trends and implement actions to capitalise on those trends.
- Manage the range assortment to ensure product offering is ahead of the market.
- Manage and develop the private label offer at all levels.
- Develop strong business relationships with our existing supply base and source new suppliers.
- Plan and negotiate strong promotional activity for your categories to attract new customers and build categories.
- Collaborate with other business functions such as Logistics, Space Planning, Operations and Marketing to ensure your category plans are delivered to shelf efficiently.
Requirements for this Assistant Food Buyer job include:
- A passion for food.
- 2 years of section buying experience.
- Third level qualification – Food or a Business-related qualification desired.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability is essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
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 Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Food Buyer
Excel Recruitment is seeking a Food Buyer for one of Ireland’s largest and most successful Retail and Food Service business. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic Food Buyer to add value to Ireland’s most innovative and creative food retailer. Dublin City based.
Package
- €50-80k
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Further company benefits
Responsibilities of this this Food Buyer job include:
- Managing a portfolio of brands including product range and selection, introducing new brands and delisting existing suppliers or brands as market conditions demand
- Analysing performance and reviewing current ranges, taking action where appropriate
- Establishing strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders in the business
- Maintaining and improving margins
- Identifying new opportunities and suppliers
- Sourcing and agreeing products for promotions and communication of such information to retailers, wholesale, sales and marketing teams
- Meeting customer and wholesale sales requirements in terms of range, pricing, presentation and promotions
- Co-operating, working with and supporting other members of the buying team to ensure that the overall division operates as an effective and efficient unit
- Lead the team by example: ensuring effective communication, support and recognition structures and practices are in place
Requirements for this Food Buyer job:
- 5+ years Food Buying experience
- Excellent communication skills with commercial aptitude
- Proven track record in achieving required sales and margin
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong organisational and outstanding problem-solving skills
- Good numerical and IT skills
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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Food Buyer
My client, a leading retailer which provides cutting edge food and fashion has an amazing buying opportunity for an Assistant Food Buyer to join their Grocery team. The business is well known for providing quality food products to its loyal customers. This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to the growth of this highly successful business. Dublin city centre based.
Package:
- Salary €35-50k doe
- 26 days annual leave
- Agile working
- Flexible working hours
- Staff discount
- Further company benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Food Buyer job include:
- Work with the Buying team to develop short- and long-term plans for your buying categories.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of budgeted sales and margin for your buying categories.
- Identify new market trends and implement actions to capitalise on those trends.
- Manage the range assortment to ensure product offering is ahead of the market.
- Manage and develop the private label offer at all levels.
- Develop strong business relationships with our existing supply base and source new suppliers.
- Plan and negotiate strong promotional activity for your categories to attract new customers and build categories.
- Collaborate with other business functions such as Logistics, Space Planning, Operations and Marketing to ensure your category plans are delivered to shelf efficiently.
Requirements for this Assistant Food Buyer job include:
- A passion for food.
- 2 years of section buying experience.
- Third level qualification – Food or a Business-related qualification desired.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability is essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
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 Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Junior Food Buyer
My client, a pioneer foodservice supplier, is seeking a passionate Junior Food Buyer to join their buying team in Citywest. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that prides itself on providing quality and sustainable Irish produce to its loyal customers.
Package
- Salary €35-40k doe
- Bonus
- Hybrid working
- Career progression opportunities
- 23 days annual leave
Responsibilities of this Junior Food Buyer job include:
- Be a support function to the Head of Buying and Category Buyer in dealing with supplier’s day to day.
- Compiling information for supplier approval and product set up.
- Aid the Buyer and Marketing Team in the planning and execution of seasonal launches and brochures.
- Assist the Buyer with range reviews, benchmarking, and tenders.
- Solve pricing queries from suppliers and assist the accounts department with invoice matching queries.
- Support the Sales team with general queries on range and price.
- Work closely with the Stock Replenishment team to avoid shortages and assist with Supplier delivery issues.
- Agree with supplier’s promotion costs and volume availability, maintaining and updating promotion Masterfile preparing pricing for commercial approval.
- Maintain supplier contracts ensuring that all agreements are in writing and on file.
Requirements for this Junior Food Buyer job include:
- Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and Power Point)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- ERP system knowledge.
- Category Management, FMCG or Wholesale experience is an advantage.
- Passion for food is essential.
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 Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#INDBUY
Food Buyer
Excel Recruitment is seeking a Food Buyer for one of Ireland’s largest and most successful Retail and Food Service business. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic Food Buyer to add value to Ireland’s most innovative and creative food retailer. Dublin City based.
Package
- €50-80k
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Further company benefits
Responsibilities of this this Food Buyer job include:
- Managing a portfolio of brands including product range and selection, introducing new brands and delisting existing suppliers or brands as market conditions demand
- Analysing performance and reviewing current ranges, taking action where appropriate
- Establishing strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders in the business
- Maintaining and improving margins
- Identifying new opportunities and suppliers
- Sourcing and agreeing products for promotions and communication of such information to retailers, wholesale, sales and marketing teams
- Meeting customer and wholesale sales requirements in terms of range, pricing, presentation and promotions
- Co-operating, working with and supporting other members of the buying team to ensure that the overall division operates as an effective and efficient unit
- Lead the team by example: ensuring effective communication, support and recognition structures and practices are in place
Requirements for this Food Buyer job:
- 5+ years Food Buying experience
- Excellent communication skills with commercial aptitude
- Proven track record in achieving required sales and margin
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong organisational and outstanding problem-solving skills
- Good numerical and IT skills
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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
#INDBUY
Assistant Food Buyer
My client, a leading retailer which provides cutting edge food and fashion has an amazing buying opportunity for an Assistant Food Buyer to join their Grocery team. The business is well known for providing quality food products to its loyal customers. This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to the growth of this highly successful business. Dublin city centre based.
Package:
- Salary €35-50k doe
- 26 days annual leave
- Agile working
- Flexible working hours
- Staff discount
- Further company benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Food Buyer job include:
- Work with the Buying team to develop short- and long-term plans for your buying categories.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of budgeted sales and margin for your buying categories.
- Identify new market trends and implement actions to capitalise on those trends.
- Manage the range assortment to ensure product offering is ahead of the market.
- Manage and develop the private label offer at all levels.
- Develop strong business relationships with our existing supply base and source new suppliers.
- Plan and negotiate strong promotional activity for your categories to attract new customers and build categories.
- Collaborate with other business functions such as Logistics, Space Planning, Operations and Marketing to ensure your category plans are delivered to shelf efficiently.
Requirements for this Assistant Food Buyer job include:
- A passion for food.
- 2 years of section buying experience.
- Third level qualification – Food or a Business-related qualification desired.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability is essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
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 Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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