Beauty Buyer
My client, an iconic department store retailer, is seeking a confident and commercially focused Beauty Buyer to join its established head office in Portlaoise. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Buyer with a genuine passion for beauty and a proven ability to manage relationships with suppliers, stores and internal stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, long-established retail business and take ownership of a key product category.
Package
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Agile working
- Staff Discount
Responsibilities of this Beauty Buyer role include:
- Develop and deliver the commercial buying strategy for the beauty category, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall product, buying and merchandising strategies.
- Source, select and price compelling product ranges across beauty, cosmetics, skincare and personal care.
- Build customer-focused ranges for assigned product groups, incorporating seasonal launches, planned promotions and multi-buy activity.
- Manage sales, margin, stock-turn and category budgets, taking timely action to maximise commercial performance.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms and joint business plans that deliver maximum value.
- Create and manage a robust promotional calendar in collaboration with suppliers, marketing and retail operations.
- Review promotional performance and provide clear commercial insights and recommendations to management.
- Contribute to weekly trade meetings with proposed actions to drive sales, margin and stock performance.
- Develop merchandising principles and planograms, ensuring ranges, promotions and customer-facing messages are executed consistently in stores.
- Communicate category plans, pricing, promotions and merchandising requirements clearly to retail operations and store teams.
- Regularly visit stores to review category execution, gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Represent the buying department at supplier meetings, trade shows and industry events where appropriate.
Requirements for this Beauty Buyer role include:
- At least three years’ relevant buying, category management or wholesale experience.
- Previous beauty, cosmetics, skincare, personal care, pharmacy or department store buying experience is highly desirable.
- Strong range-building, product selection and category planning skills.
- Proven experience in supplier management and commercial negotiation.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales, margin and stock data.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using reporting or business intelligence systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A relevant third-level qualification is desirable but not essential.
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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Beauty Buyer
An Irish multi-site retailer is seeking a commercially driven Beauty Buyer to lead the strategy and performance of its Beauty & Front of Shop categories across a nationwide pharmacy network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation, playing a key role in shaping category direction, driving sales and margin, and enhancing the in-store customer offering. Dublin based.
Package
- Generous Salary doe
- Pension
- Hybrid Working
- Flexible working hours
- Maternity Leave
- Death in Service
Responsibilities of this Beauty Buyer job include:
- Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Beauty & Front of Shop categories.
- Build and manage a strong promotional calendar aligned with Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
- Analyse promotional and category performance, providing insights to drive decision-making
- Source and range best-in-class products in collaboration with internal teams
- Manage and develop strong supplier relationships to deliver commercial targets
- Represent the commercial function at weekly trade meetings and supplier engagements
- Ensure rollout and compliance of planograms across all stores
- Attend trade shows and industry events to stay ahead of market trends
- Support the day-to-day running of the commercial buying function, ensuring delivery of sales and margin targets
Requirements for this Beauty Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a buying or commercial role
- Experience in pharmacy, beauty, or FMCG buying is an advantage
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel and strong MS Office capability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Commercially focused with a proactive approach
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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Beauty Buyer
An Irish multi-site retailer is seeking a commercially driven Beauty Buyer to lead the strategy and performance of its Beauty & Front of Shop categories across a nationwide pharmacy network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation, playing a key role in shaping category direction, driving sales and margin, and enhancing the in-store customer offering. Dublin based.
Package
- Generous Salary doe
- Pension
- Hybrid Working
- Flexible working hours
- Maternity Leave
- Death in Service
Responsibilities of this Beauty Buyer job include:
- Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Beauty & Front of Shop categories.
- Build and manage a strong promotional calendar aligned with Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
- Analyse promotional and category performance, providing insights to drive decision-making
- Source and range best-in-class products in collaboration with internal teams
- Manage and develop strong supplier relationships to deliver commercial targets
- Represent the commercial function at weekly trade meetings and supplier engagements
- Ensure rollout and compliance of planograms across all stores
- Attend trade shows and industry events to stay ahead of market trends
- Support the day-to-day running of the commercial buying function, ensuring delivery of sales and margin targets
Requirements for this Beauty Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a buying or commercial role
- Experience in pharmacy, beauty, or FMCG buying is an advantage
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel and strong MS Office capability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Commercially focused with a proactive approach
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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Category Buyer
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Category Buyer to join a well-established and growing Irish retail business. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven buying professional to support the development and performance of key product categories, working closely with design, sourcing, and sales teams in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Wicklow based.
Benefits
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site Parking
- Career Progression
- Collaborative Team Environment
Responsibilities of this Category Buyer job include:
- Supporting the planning and development of product ranges across seasonal and everyday categories.
- Working closely with internal teams to ensure products are commercially viable and aligned to target cost prices.
- Monitoring category performance and identifying opportunities to optimise pricing, product mix, and range performance.
- Using sales data and customer insights to support commercial decision-making and improve category results.
- Managing day-to-day communication with suppliers, manufacturers, and external partners.
- Supporting sourcing initiatives for new products, materials, and innovations.
- Assisting with cost negotiations and ensuring products are developed within agreed commercial parameters.
- Maintaining accurate product costings and supporting margin tracking across categories.
- Coordinating the production and development process through to final delivery.
- Managing proofing processes and checking samples for quality and accuracy.
- Supporting stock planning, forecasting, and inventory management to maximise availability and minimise risk.
Requirements for this Category Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a buying, merchandising, or commercial role.
- Experience within retail, consumer products, or a related sector preferred.
- Strong understanding of product development and production processes.
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Commercially focused with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.
- Experience working against critical paths and managing timelines effectively.
- Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and adaptable attitude.
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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Beauty Buyer
An Irish multi-site retailer is seeking a commercially driven Beauty Buyer to lead the strategy and performance of its Beauty & Front of Shop categories across a nationwide pharmacy network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation, playing a key role in shaping category direction, driving sales and margin, and enhancing the in-store customer offering. Dublin based.
Package
- Generous Salary doe
- Pension
- Hybrid Working
- Flexible working hours
- Maternity Leave
- Death in Service
Responsibilities of this Beauty Buyer job include:
- Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Beauty & Front of Shop categories.
- Build and manage a strong promotional calendar aligned with Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
- Analyse promotional and category performance, providing insights to drive decision-making
- Source and range best-in-class products in collaboration with internal teams
- Manage and develop strong supplier relationships to deliver commercial targets
- Represent the commercial function at weekly trade meetings and supplier engagements
- Ensure rollout and compliance of planograms across all stores
- Attend trade shows and industry events to stay ahead of market trends
- Support the day-to-day running of the commercial buying function, ensuring delivery of sales and margin targets
Requirements for this Beauty Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a buying or commercial role
- Experience in pharmacy, beauty, or FMCG buying is an advantage
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel and strong MS Office capability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Commercially focused with a proactive approach
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
Beauty Buyer
An Irish multi-site retailer is seeking a commercially driven Beauty Buyer to lead the strategy and performance of its Beauty & Front of Shop categories across a nationwide pharmacy network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation, playing a key role in shaping category direction, driving sales and margin, and enhancing the in-store customer offering. Dublin based.
Package
- Generous Salary doe
- Pension
- Hybrid Working
- Flexible working hours
- Maternity Leave
- Death in Service
Responsibilities of this Beauty Buyer job include:
- Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Beauty & Front of Shop categories.
- Build and manage a strong promotional calendar aligned with Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
- Analyse promotional and category performance, providing insights to drive decision-making
- Source and range best-in-class products in collaboration with internal teams
- Manage and develop strong supplier relationships to deliver commercial targets
- Represent the commercial function at weekly trade meetings and supplier engagements
- Ensure rollout and compliance of planograms across all stores
- Attend trade shows and industry events to stay ahead of market trends
- Support the day-to-day running of the commercial buying function, ensuring delivery of sales and margin targets
Requirements for this Beauty Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a buying or commercial role
- Experience in pharmacy, beauty, or FMCG buying is an advantage
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel and strong MS Office capability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Commercially focused with a proactive approach
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
