Assistant Buyer
Are you an experienced buying professional with a passion for fashion, product development and delivering commercially successful ranges? We are looking for an organised and commercially focused Assistant Buyer for our well-established fashion supplier client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced buying department, supporting the development, purchasing and launch of seasonal fashion ranges. West Dublin based.
Package
- Salary €36k doe
- Career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities for this Assistant Buyer job include:
- Support the development and purchasing of seasonal fashion ranges from initial concept through to delivery and launch.
- Act as a key point of contact for suppliers throughout the product development process.
- Conduct trend analysis, competitor shopping and market research to identify new product opportunities.
- Request, review and provide feedback on product samples, quotations and specifications.
- Monitor critical paths, supplier lead times and delivery schedules.
- Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate style, pricing, barcode and product information.
- Work closely with the Merchandising team to maximise sales and maintain product availability.
- Coordinate packaging, product imagery, descriptions and supporting materials for retail and online customers.
- Carry out quality-control checks on incoming deliveries.
- Support seasonal photoshoots, sales materials, planograms and customer launches.
- Communicate supplier delays, stock risks and delivery issues to the relevant departments.
- Support the management and clearance of discontinued, excess and slow-moving stock.
- Maintain accurate supplier, product and purchasing records across internal systems.
Requirements for this Assistant Buyer job include:
- Previous experience as a Buying Assistant or Assistant Buyer within fashion, clothing, accessories or a related product category.
- A strong interest in fashion trends, product development and wholesale.
- Good commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales and stock information.
- Experience communicating with suppliers and managing samples, purchase orders and critical paths.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Confident numerical, analytical and administrative abilities.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using buying or product-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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Buying Assistant
My client, a growing Irish greeting card and gift company, is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Buying Assistant to join its team in Wicklow. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior candidate who is interested in buying, procurement, production or design-led retail products.
Package:
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Supportive and creative working environment
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant role include:
- Enter and maintain accurate production information across internal spreadsheets and systems, including product specifications, costs and supplier details.
- Maintain organised digital files and shared documents, ensuring information is accessible and fully traceable.
- Assist with preparing and issuing purchase orders.
- Maintain current supplier price lists, product quotations and cost information.
- Record and track production lead times, delivery schedules and sample approvals.
- Monitor stock levels and identify repeat-order requirements in line with seasonal plans.
- Support the buying team with product performance analysis, cost comparisons and margin calculations.
- Track the progress of orders and promptly highlight delays or production issues.
- Prepare reports for supplier reviews, production planning meetings and customer updates.
- Ensure product and packaging information is accurately recorded before production and shipping.
- Create and issue customer barcodes, ensuring new products are added to relevant customer portals, including SAP, Ariba and PIMS.
- Schedule meetings and maintain accurate notes and follow-up actions.
- Provide general administrative support to the Buying and Design teams as required.
Requirements for this Buying Assistant role include:
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets and data.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when entering information.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage several priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Previous experience in administration, data entry, procurement, supply chain or production support is desirable.
- Experience using barcode systems or inventory management software would be an advantage.
- An interest in merchandising, stock planning, manufacturing or retail supply chains is desirable.
- Previous experience within a retail, product or creative business would be beneficial.
- An interest in greeting cards, paper goods or design-led products would be a distinct advantage.
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 appropriate experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for further information. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, only suitable candidates can be contacted.
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Buying Assistant
My client, a growing Irish greeting card and gift company, is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Buying Assistant to join its team in Wicklow. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior candidate who is interested in buying, procurement, production or design-led retail products.
Package:
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Supportive and creative working environment
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant role include:
- Enter and maintain accurate production information across internal spreadsheets and systems, including product specifications, costs and supplier details.
- Maintain organised digital files and shared documents, ensuring information is accessible and fully traceable.
- Assist with preparing and issuing purchase orders.
- Maintain current supplier price lists, product quotations and cost information.
- Record and track production lead times, delivery schedules and sample approvals.
- Monitor stock levels and identify repeat-order requirements in line with seasonal plans.
- Support the buying team with product performance analysis, cost comparisons and margin calculations.
- Track the progress of orders and promptly highlight delays or production issues.
- Prepare reports for supplier reviews, production planning meetings and customer updates.
- Ensure product and packaging information is accurately recorded before production and shipping.
- Create and issue customer barcodes, ensuring new products are added to relevant customer portals, including SAP, Ariba and PIMS.
- Schedule meetings and maintain accurate notes and follow-up actions.
- Provide general administrative support to the Buying and Design teams as required.
Requirements for this Buying Assistant role include:
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets and data.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when entering information.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage several priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Previous experience in administration, data entry, procurement, supply chain or production support is desirable.
- Experience using barcode systems or inventory management software would be an advantage.
- An interest in merchandising, stock planning, manufacturing or retail supply chains is desirable.
- Previous experience within a retail, product or creative business would be beneficial.
- An interest in greeting cards, paper goods or design-led products would be a distinct advantage.
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 appropriate experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for further information. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, only suitable candidates 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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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.
#AISAOI
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.
#AISAOI
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.
#AISAOI
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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