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Buyer

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Buyer to join a growing retail business within the pharmacy and healthcare sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual with early buying or category experience who is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Galway based.

Benefits

  • Salary €50k doe
  • Pension
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • 1 day work from home

Responsibilities of this Buyer job include:

  • Supporting the development and execution of category strategies across OTC, vitamins, skincare, beauty, and healthcare.
  • Assisting in analysing sales data and market trends to optimise product ranges, pricing, and promotional activity.
  • Identifying new product opportunities and contributing to range reviews and innovation projects.
  • Managing supplier orders in line with agreed schedules to maintain strong stock availability.
  • Supporting negotiations of supplier agreements, trading terms, and promotional plans under guidance from senior team members.
  • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with suppliers, wholesalers, and brand partners.
  • Assisting in planning seasonal activity, in-store promotions, and marketing campaigns with suppliers.
  • Working closely with retail and operations teams to ensure smooth implementation of promotions, planograms, and product launches.
  • Helping maintain consistent category standards and merchandising across all stores.
  • Monitoring category performance, stock levels, and profitability through regular reporting.
  • Ensuring compliance with internal processes, pricing accuracy, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements for this Buyer job include:

  • Minimum 1 year’s experience in buying, category management, merchandising, or a retail commercial role, ideally within the pharmacy sector.
  • Experience working within an Irish pharmacy chain is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage product ranges or support commercial decision-making.
  • Strong commercial awareness with an analytical mindset.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and EPOS systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time-management skills.
  • Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a fast-paced commercial environment.

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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