Job Tag: senior buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Are you a commercially driven 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 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 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 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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Homeware Buyer

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

Head of Buying

My client, one of Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale businesses, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Buying to join their highly successful team. Reporting at a senior level, this role will be responsible for developing and executing category and trading strategies that deliver sustainable revenue, margin, quality and market share growth. Belfast based.

Package

  • Generous salary doe
  • Bonus
  • Car Allowance
  • Pension
  • Hybrid Working
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Life Assurance
  • Staff Discount

Responsibilities of this Head of Buying include:

  • Develop and implement trading strategies to achieve sustainable long-term revenue, margin, quality and market share growth.
  • Lead the overall commercial direction of the buying function, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
  • Develop annual category plans, budgets and performance targets across multiple product areas.
  • Drive category management initiatives to deliver market-leading product ranges and customer-focused solutions.
  • Assess commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and market position.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier and retailer relationships through Joint Business Plans and ongoing engagement.
  • Lead promotional planning and execution in line with the overall commercial and marketing strategy.
  • Ensure operational and financial performance targets are achieved across the portfolio.
  • Analyse customer insights, market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team.

Experience required for this Head of Buying includes:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior commercial, buying or trading leadership position managing a significant trading portfolio.
  • Proven track record of delivering commercial strategies and driving exceptional business results.
  • Strong leadership and people management experience.
  • Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make strategic business decisions.
  • Highly numerate with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail, wholesale or FMCG environment.
  • Category management experience within retail or wholesale is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of the Northern Irish, Irish or UK grocery market 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 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

Head of Buying – Cork

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Buying to join their commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of a key product portfolio, driving category growth, supplier partnerships, and commercial performance within a fast-paced retail environment in Cork.

Package

  • Competitive salary DOE
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Hybrid working model
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package

Responsibilities of this Head of Buying job include:

  • Develop and execute category strategies that drive sales growth, profitability, and market share.
  • Manage commercial plans, budgets, and targets across a key trading portfolio.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while leading commercial negotiations.
  • Analyse customer, market, and trading data to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.
  • Drive product range development, innovation, and category improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful promotional and commercial plans.
  • Monitor category performance and implement strategies to maximise commercial results.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and success.

Requirements for this Head of Buying job include:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior commercial, category management, buying, or trading role.
  • Proven track record of delivering commercial growth and strong business results.
  • Strong supplier management and negotiation experience.
  • Previous leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
  • Excellent commercial acumen and analytical skills.
  • Strong project management and organisational abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive, results-driven approach with a passion for retail and innovation.

Should you be interested in hearing more about this Head of Buying opportunity, please apply via the link provided with your updated CV or contact Aoife McCaul on 01 871 7613.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Buyer

Buyer

Are you a commercially driven 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 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 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 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

Head of Buying

Head of Buying

My client, one of Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale businesses, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Buying to join their highly successful team. Reporting at a senior level, this role will be responsible for developing and executing category and trading strategies that deliver sustainable revenue, margin, quality and market share growth. Belfast based.

Package

  • Generous salary doe
  • Bonus
  • Car Allowance
  • Pension
  • Hybrid Working
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Life Assurance
  • Staff Discount

Responsibilities of this Head of Buying include:

  • Develop and implement trading strategies to achieve sustainable long-term revenue, margin, quality and market share growth.
  • Lead the overall commercial direction of the buying function, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
  • Develop annual category plans, budgets and performance targets across multiple product areas.
  • Drive category management initiatives to deliver market-leading product ranges and customer-focused solutions.
  • Assess commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and market position.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier and retailer relationships through Joint Business Plans and ongoing engagement.
  • Lead promotional planning and execution in line with the overall commercial and marketing strategy.
  • Ensure operational and financial performance targets are achieved across the portfolio.
  • Analyse customer insights, market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team.

Experience required for this Head of Buying includes:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior commercial, buying or trading leadership position managing a significant trading portfolio.
  • Proven track record of delivering commercial strategies and driving exceptional business results.
  • Strong leadership and people management experience.
  • Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make strategic business decisions.
  • Highly numerate with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail, wholesale or FMCG environment.
  • Category management experience within retail or wholesale is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of the Northern Irish, Irish or UK grocery market 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 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

Fashion Buyer

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

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.

#INDBUY

Fashion Buyer

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.

#INDBUY

Senior Food Buyer

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.

#INDBUY