Homeware Buyer
Excel Recruitment have an amazing buying opportunity for a strong Homeware Buyer who is commercially minded. The business is well known for its beautiful homewares and is Ireland’s market leader in Homewares, and this is an exciting time to be a part of the team. North Dublin based.
Salary: €60-€80k plus generous benefits.
Responsibilities of this Homeware Buyer job include:
- Source, develop and build product ranges to reflect current trends, ensuring each range is commercial and meets company objectives, sales targets and customer needs
- Analyse performance and review current range to ensure that sales, margins and profit are achieved
- Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations and rescheduling of orders
- Prepare for & present regular range reviews and presentations
- Negotiating with a wide supply base to ensure the best possible price and margin for goods is achieved
- Maintaining and building strong working relationships with the supply base and sourcing new suppliers
- Keep up to date with and interpret trends and constantly review competitors in the marketplace
- Collaborating with the design team on trends and product development
- Presenting to senior management
- Take responsibility for my own development as well as manage the training of junior team members
Requirements for this Homeware Buyer job include:
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Significant experience in a fast-paced Buying role
- Passion for product
- Skilled negotiation techniques, organisational and influencing skills
- Developing and implementing departmental and strategy
- Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with other stakeholders
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.
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Head of Buying
My client, a leading Irish-owned agribusiness and retail organisation, is seeking a strategically minded and commercially driven Head of Buying to lead its retail buying function. This role will oversee all retail hard goods purchasing activities, shaping and executing sourcing strategies that deliver commercial growth, strengthen supplier partnerships, and enhance supply chain performance.
The successful candidate will be a proven leader who combines sharp commercial acumen with operational excellence, building a buying team that drives both margin growth and customer satisfaction. Based in Cork, this role will be pivotal in aligning buying strategies with the company’s long-term goals and evolving market opportunities.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Hybrid Working
- Generous annual leave and other benefits
- Opportunity to lead the buying strategy for a well-established and growing retail network
Responsibilities of this Head of Buying job include:
- Develop and implement innovative buying strategies to ensure cost-effective procurement that supports sales and profitability goals.
- Identify new commercial opportunities across retail categories, using market insight and trend analysis to inform buying decisions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing buying team, fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Build and manage long-term supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms that enhance quality, margin, and innovation.
- Collaborate closely with retail operations, e-commerce, merchandising, finance, and marketing to deliver a consistent and compelling customer offer.
- Monitor supplier performance and market conditions to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, and process enhancements.
- Oversee inventory and stock management to optimise working capital while ensuring product availability.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practice in procurement and supply chain management.
- Report on purchasing activity, performance metrics, and forecasts to senior leadership.
Requirements of this Head of Buying job include:
- 10+ years’ experience in senior retail buying roles with a proven record of driving commercial growth.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- Expertise in sourcing, supply chain management, and product category planning.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and results-driven focus.
- Competence in digital procurement tools and modern buying practices.
- Ability to anticipate and manage procurement risks effectively.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
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 on 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Head of Buying
Are you a passionate retail expert ready to lead buying across a premium, design-led brand?
Our client, an award-winning retail chain known for their premium Irish designs in fashion, jewellery and homeware, is seeking an experienced Head of Buying to join their team. You’ll shape the product strategy from idea to execution, making sure our ranges are on-trend, unique, and performing commercially, both in-store and online. Dublin or Cork locations.
Salary package:
- Generous salary and benefits package
Responsibilities as Head of Buying include:
- Lead the strategic direction for all product categories, including own brand development, ensuring alignment across buying, design, pricing, and sourcing.
- Drive commercial performance by using data, market insights, and trading trends to guide decisions, optimise stock levels, and deliver financial targets.
- Oversee the full buying process, from calendar planning and supplier negotiations to procurement and timely delivery across all sales channels.
- Champion a unique, trend-led product offer that reflects the company’s values around design, quality, price, and sustainability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with retail, e-commerce, merchandising, and marketing teams to enhance the customer journey and product presentation.
- Foster strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms that support growth, efficiency, and innovation.
- Inspire and lead a high-performing buying team, setting clear goals, nurturing creativity, and driving continuous improvement.
Skills and qualities required for this Head of Buying job include:
- Proven expertise in product development, from concept to launch, with strong experience in Own Brand strategy.
- Commercially driven leader with 5+ years in senior buying roles and a track record of driving growth.
- Strong people manager with the ability to mentor, influence, and develop high-performing teams.
- Skilled in sourcing, supply chain, and inventory management, with solid supplier relationships.
- Excellent communicator with strong negotiation skills, tech proficiency, and a trend-led, customer-focused mindset.
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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Senior Buying Manager
Are you a results-driven food buyer with strong commercial acumen and a passion for product innovation?
My client, Ireland’s leading food retailer with a reputation for brand excellence and community values, is seeking a Senior Buying Manager – Food to lead the strategic development and commercial performance of a key food category. This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering profitable growth through effective sourcing, consumer-led product strategies, and supplier partnerships.
Package
- Competitive salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Agile working
- Flexible working model
Responsibilities of the Senior Buying Manager include:
- Own and optimise the commercial performance of your category through annual trading plans and targeted budgets
- Drive revenue and margin growth by setting and monitoring product costs, pricing, and portfolio profitability
- Develop a compelling food range based on market trends and consumer insight
- Lead the introduction of innovative Own Brand products in collaboration with product development teams
- Negotiate best-in-class purchase terms, ensuring quality, availability and competitiveness
- Build and manage long-term supplier relationships that support joint business planning
- Act as the commercial link between the brand and the retail network, supporting execution and implementation through effective store toolkits
- Align category plans with brand values and customer expectations
- Contribute to and lead strategic projects that enhance trading performance and category impact
Requirements for the Senior Buying Manager include:
- 3+ years’ experience in a buying, category, or trading role in retail or FMCG
- Strong commercial acumen and track record of delivering profitable category growth
- Passion for food and deep awareness of food trends and shopper behaviour
- Solid understanding of the Irish and/or UK grocery market
- Excellent negotiation, communication and supplier relationship management skills
- Proficient in data analysis with a strategic, insights-led approach
- Knowledge of category management principles an advantage
- Degree qualified or equivalent relevant experience
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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Fashion Buyer
I am delighted to be recruiting a Fashion Buyer for this highly progressive Irish family-owned omni-channel retail business. You will be buying the Clothing, Textiles and Accessories within a focused team and a rewarding environment. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and growing retail brand. Dublin based with flexible working from home options.
Package
- Salary €60-70k
- Bonus
- Pension
- Illness Benefit
- Death In Service
- Staff Discount
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Create a buying strategy for clothing, accessories, and textiles, that fulfils the group’s direction, maximises market opportunities by understanding trends and customer expectations and needs gathered from market research.
- Sourcing, selecting, and managing suppliers by attending trade shows, in Ireland and overseas.
- To devise and negotiate competitive terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure mutually beneficial relations and sustainability for both parties.
- Working with the Merchandising Manager plan financial budgets and open to buy for the department to achieve category sales and gross margin targets across all channels.
- Analysing past sales patterns to anticipate trends in consumer buying and forecast future profitable sales.
- With the Merchandising Manager, evaluate the performance of suppliers in terms of sell throughs, pricing, product quality, return rates, profit margin, sustainability, and delivery.
- Manage Open to Buy (OTB), options and stock plans for the assortment, supporting operational efficiency and the need to improve stock turn.
- Manage product lifecycle from launch through to exit of terminal ranges.
- Work closely with the online team to position the brand as a truly omnichannel retailer and extend the online clothing proposition.
- Develop good relationships with store and online managers to gather feedback, improve collaboration to achieve a better sell through and enhance our customer experience.
Requirements for this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Minimum of 5 years experience and a proven track record working in the Retail Sector with a significant understanding of retail buying and selling.
- A creative multi-tasking individual with excellent range planning and building skills.
- Creative flair for selecting seasonal clothing and accessories, and knowledge of retail and consumer trends.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, communication, organisational and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills and proven IT proficiency.
- The capability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle agendas and achieve targets.
- Confidence to be able to forecast and give presentations to all levels of management.
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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Senior Food Buyer
My client, a leading Irish convenience retailer is seeking a confident Senior Food Buyer to take a hands-on approach to support the Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a group that is built on a distinct culture which favours the needs of its employees. This role is based in Park West, Dublin.
Package
- Salary €65-70k doe
- Hybrid working
- Bonus
- Healthcare
- Generous annual leave
Responsibilities of this Senior Food Buyer job include:
- Full category management accountability for your product area including sales, margin, budget management and stockholding.
- Building strong collaborative relationships with both our existing and potential supply base along with key departments across the company.
- Negotiate relevant contracts demonstrating good commercial practices in the process.
- Source new and innovative, high quality product development and concept opportunities and bring them through from initiation to execution.
- Remain up to date with market and industry trends by completing competitor analysis to ensure our offer is competitive.
- Plan and develop range plans for both core and seasonal buys.
- Setting and reviewing prices to ensure we are competitive.
- Monitor and report on sales performance to senior management.
- Liaise with the supply chain team and supply base to ensure full product availability across our range.
Experience required for this Senior Food Buyer job include:
- 3+ years in buying or category management with demonstrably strong negotiation skills essential.
- Microsoft Office intermediate to advanced level in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Power BI or equivalent beneficial.
- SAP experience.
- Experience within a convenience FMCG retail environment also advantageous.
- A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
- Project management skills.
- Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.
- Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
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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Fashion Buyer
I am delighted to be recruiting a Fashion Buyer for this highly progressive Irish family-owned omni-channel retail business. You will be buying the Clothing, Textiles and Accessories within a focused team and a rewarding environment. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and growing retail brand. Dublin based with flexible working from home options.
Package
- Salary €60-70k
- Bonus
- Pension
- Illness Benefit
- Death In Service
- Staff Discount
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Create a buying strategy for clothing, accessories, and textiles, that fulfils the group’s direction, maximises market opportunities by understanding trends and customer expectations and needs gathered from market research.
- Sourcing, selecting, and managing suppliers by attending trade shows, in Ireland and overseas.
- To devise and negotiate competitive terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure mutually beneficial relations and sustainability for both parties.
- Working with the Merchandising Manager plan financial budgets and open to buy for the department to achieve category sales and gross margin targets across all channels.
- Analysing past sales patterns to anticipate trends in consumer buying and forecast future profitable sales.
- With the Merchandising Manager, evaluate the performance of suppliers in terms of sell throughs, pricing, product quality, return rates, profit margin, sustainability, and delivery.
- Manage Open to Buy (OTB), options and stock plans for the assortment, supporting operational efficiency and the need to improve stock turn.
- Manage product lifecycle from launch through to exit of terminal ranges.
- Work closely with the online team to position the brand as a truly omnichannel retailer and extend the online clothing proposition.
- Develop good relationships with store and online managers to gather feedback, improve collaboration to achieve a better sell through and enhance our customer experience.
Requirements for this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Minimum of 5 years experience and a proven track record working in the Retail Sector with a significant understanding of retail buying and selling.
- A creative multi-tasking individual with excellent range planning and building skills.
- Creative flair for selecting seasonal clothing and accessories, and knowledge of retail and consumer trends.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, communication, organisational and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills and proven IT proficiency.
- The capability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle agendas and achieve targets.
- Confidence to be able to forecast and give presentations to all levels of management.
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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Senior Food Buyer
My client, a leading Irish convenience retailer is seeking a confident Senior Food Buyer to take a hands-on approach to support the Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a group that is built on a distinct culture which favours the needs of its employees. This role is based in Park West, Dublin.
Package
- Salary €65-70k doe
- Hybrid working
- Bonus
- Healthcare
- Generous annual leave
Responsibilities of this Senior Food Buyer job include:
- Full category management accountability for your product area including sales, margin, budget management and stockholding.
- Building strong collaborative relationships with both our existing and potential supply base along with key departments across the company.
- Negotiate relevant contracts demonstrating good commercial practices in the process.
- Source new and innovative, high quality product development and concept opportunities and bring them through from initiation to execution.
- Remain up to date with market and industry trends by completing competitor analysis to ensure our offer is competitive.
- Plan and develop range plans for both core and seasonal buys.
- Setting and reviewing prices to ensure we are competitive.
- Monitor and report on sales performance to senior management.
- Liaise with the supply chain team and supply base to ensure full product availability across our range.
Experience required for this Senior Food Buyer job include:
- 3+ years in buying or category management with demonstrably strong negotiation skills essential.
- Microsoft Office intermediate to advanced level in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Power BI or equivalent beneficial.
- SAP experience.
- Experience within a convenience FMCG retail environment also advantageous.
- A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
- Project management skills.
- Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.
- Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
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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Fashion Buyer
My client, a market leader in online retail, is seeking an experienced Fashion Buyer to join their highly successful business. The successful candidate will create a dynamic and commercially successful range with the goal to grow the company’s fashion unit. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a progressive fast-growing company. This role is based in the Netherlands.
Package
- Salary €65-80k doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile Working
- Relocation package
Responsibilities of this Fashion Buyer role include:
- You determine together with the Head of Buying the category strategy and product range.
- You work closely with your colleagues in the design, development, creation, and management of the supplier portfolio to achieve the right consistency in our range of products.
- You stay abreast of the competitor markets and react to the customer’s needs.
- You achieve the set KPIs in the field of customer sales and profit by working closely with your suppliers and the Merchandise Planning team.
- You work closely with the Merchandise planning team in planning and forecasting the customer sales and gross profit.
- You work closely with marketing to build a relevant marketing trade plan that is relevant for the time of year and customer demand.
- You source direct and in-direct global suppliers that meet the needs of the business.
- You negotiate all cost prices and supplier terms with global suppliers.
Requirements for this Fashion Buyer role include:
- At least 5 years’ experience in product development and buying children’s and/or ladies Private Label Fashion.
- Experience with Far East direct sourcing.
- At least 5 years’ experience leading the range building of your private label collections.
- You can communicate and interact at various levels in the internal and external organisation with the various stakeholders.
- You have strong negotiation and influencing 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 or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Buyer
My client, a modern Irish retailer, is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Buyer to join their team in Dublin city centre. The successful candidate will be involved in the buying of contemporary products in an expanding company. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a strong Irish retail brand that specialises in providing quality clothing and giftware to its customers.
Package:
- Salary €60-70k doe
- Bonus
- Agile working
- Flexible working hours
Responsibilities of this Buyer job:
- Plan, develop and execute the pre-season planning of the buy, brand, product selection or development, and conduct range building to cover various categories.
- Source new products, select and develop merchandise assortments which are consistent with the retail strategy.
- Consult with Head of Buying to set rates to achieve gross margin targets in line with budgets.
- Negotiate trade discount, settlement terms and transport arrangements for merchandise.
- Coordinate the supply chain from vendor to warehouse and in store.
- Manage and resolve cost price discrepancies with office/suppliers.
- Keep up to date with trends and competitors in the marketplace.
- Manage and build the commercial and business relationships with our suppliers and partners.
- Consult with the finance team regarding new supplier information.
- Build strong relationships with all internal stakeholders.
Experience required for this Buyer job:
- Strong retail background and previous experience working as a buyer at a similar level.
- Qualification in buying and merchandising is an advantage.
- Strong PC skills including practical experience using Excel.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Energetic and enthusiastic with a desire to success.
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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