Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multisite retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
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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Merchandiser
My client is seeking an experienced and passionate Merchandiser to join their modern head office in Dublin city centre. This is a wonderful opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing multinational retail fashion companies.
Salary €60 – 75k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Merchandiser job include:
- Working in conjunction with the buying teams to provide support and direction on strategic, commercial, and analytical decision making with a particular focus on regional requirements.
- Focus is on maximising sales and profitability by ensuring the right product for each region.
- Weekly reports on sales performance, presenting relevant information on actual vs projected.
- Analysing, interpreting, and presenting data.
- Daily sales tracking against performance.
Requirements of this Merchandiser job include:
- Experience working within a fast-paced Merchandising role in a related retail environment.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Educated to degree level standard.
- Ability to build and maintain effective communication channels.
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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Buyer
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Retail Buyer to join an Irsish established retail business. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven buying professional to take ownership of the Textiles and Household and Seasonal categories, shaping product ranges, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving margin performance within a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment. Cork based.
Benefits
- Negotiable salary doe
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Pension
- Employee Discount
- Hybrid Working
- Career Progression
Responsibilities of this Buyer job include:
- Developing and delivering category and purchasing strategies aligned to sales and margin targets within the textiles, household and seasonal categories.
- Negotiating supplier agreements, pricing structures, rebates, and promotional funding to maximise profitability.
- Identifying new sourcing opportunities while managing and strengthening existing supplier relationships.
- Conducting competitor benchmarking and market analysis to inform pricing, product, and range decisions.
- Planning seasonal ranges, promotional calendars, and key trading periods to drive sales and category performance.
- Managing stock levels to ensure strong product availability while minimising risk on seasonal and slow-moving lines.
- Monitoring supplier performance, service levels, and product quality standards.
- Reviewing sales, margin, and stock data regularly to drive corrective action and optimise category performance.
- Contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned categories.
Requirements for this Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a buying or procurement role within retail or a related sector.
- Third-level qualification in Business, Retail, Procurement or a related discipline.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to deliver commercial results.
- Demonstrated experience in range reviews and category optimisation to drive sales growth.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to manage stock and margin budgets effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver against targets.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working on own initiative in a fast-paced 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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Senior Buyer
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established and market-leading Irish retail business. This is a senior, commercially critical role offering full ownership of buying strategy, supplier management, and margin performance across a diverse and high-volume product range.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and commercially driven professional to lead the Buying function, shape long-term category direction, and drive growth across both retail stores and eCommerce channels.
Benefits
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Health care
- Hybrid Working
- Career Progression
Responsibilities of this Senior Buyer job include:
- Owning and delivering annual gross margin targets across all product categories.
- Managing stock investment, Open-to-Buy (OTB), and overall working capital performance.
- Developing and executing pricing architecture and promotional strategies to maximise profitability.
- Leading annual budgeting and reforecasting for the Buying function.
- Creating and delivering a 3-5 year category and product strategy aligned with business growth.
- Driving innovation through new product development, own-brand, and exclusive ranges.
- Managing SKU optimisation, lifecycle planning, and range rationalisation.
- Planning and executing seasonal trading strategies across key retail periods.
- Negotiating supplier agreements including pricing, rebates, exclusivity, and payment terms.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term supplier partnerships.
- Leading structured supplier performance reviews and ensuring supply continuity.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Retail, eCommerce, Marketing, Finance, and Warehouse teams.
- Driving data-led decision making through ERP systems and performance analytics.
- Monitoring key KPIs including sales, margin, stock turn, and sell-through.
- Leading, coaching, and developing the Buying team to deliver high performance and accountability.
Requirements for this Senior Buyer job include:
- Strong retail buying background with several years’ experience at a senior level.
- Proven experience managing large purchasing budgets (circa €15M+ annually).
- Demonstrated track record of delivering sales growth and margin improvement.
- Strong financial acumen including stock management and OTB control.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Strong analytical and numerical ability with advanced Excel 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 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Homeware Buyer
Our client, a dynamic player in the Irish retail sector with a portfolio of on trend homeware products, is seeking a commercially driven and detail-oriented Homeware Buyer. This is an opportunity to join a values-led organisation that places people at the heart of its business and fosters a culture of respect, excellence, and partnership. North Dublin based.
Package
- Generous Salary doe
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Career progression opportunities
Responsibilities of this Homeware Buyer include:
- Select and source products that align with market trends and customer preferences.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor inventory levels and work within agreed budgets to optimise stock levels.
- Develop competitive pricing strategies to drive profitability and protect margins.
- Collaborate with marketing on promotional calendars to support sales growth.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and sales data to inform product decisions.
- Ensure the right product assortment is available across all retail locations.
- Work closely with internal teams to manage demand forecasting and replenishment.
- Track category performance and adjust product offerings based on sales and customer feedback.
- Support visual merchandising and ensure in-store product presentation is consistent with brand guidelines.
Requirements for this Homeware Buyer include:
- 2+ years’ experience in a Buying role (homeware, fashion or DIY preferred).
- Track record of driving commercial success through smart procurement and product decisions.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and forecasts.
- Commercial acumen with a focus on margins, pricing, and profitability.
- Confident negotiator, able to secure favourable terms with suppliers.
- Up-to-date on market trends and innovations within the retail industry.
- Experienced in managing large-scale budgets for product buying.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with teams and partners.
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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Purchasing Manager
My client, an Irish owned family food distribution company is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team in South Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established business with a strong reputation for delivering innovative products and services to the food industry.
Package
- Generous salary and benefits doe
Responsibilities of this Purchasing Manager job include:
- Lead and manage a team of buyers and administrators, driving performance and development.
- Work closely with senior leadership to deliver on sales growth and margin targets.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts and long-term agreements to ensure competitive positioning.
- Create and implement pricing strategies in line with market conditions and margin requirements.
- Manage pricing updates and resolve pricing queries from suppliers and customers.
- Oversee system and database maintenance ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
- Review margin reports to identify pricing errors and margin erosion.
- Support new product development from concept through to launch.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, QA and operations teams.
- Support planning and execution of seasonal and promotional activity.
Requirements of this Purchasing Manager job include:
- Proven experience in a Buying or Commercial Management role.
- Strong people management experience with the ability to lead and develop teams.
- Excellent commercial acumen with a focus on margin and pricing.
- Experience within the food or FMCG sector is essential.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced 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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Buying Manager
My client, an Irish owned family food distribution company is seeking an experienced Buying Manager to join their team in South Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established business with a strong reputation for delivering innovative products and services to the food industry.
Package
- Generous salary and benefits doe
Responsibilities of this Buying Manager job include:
- Lead and manage a team of buyers and administrators, driving performance and development.
- Work closely with senior leadership to deliver on sales growth and margin targets.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts and long-term agreements to ensure competitive positioning.
- Create and implement pricing strategies in line with market conditions and margin requirements.
- Manage pricing updates and resolve pricing queries from suppliers and customers.
- Oversee system and database maintenance ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
- Review margin reports to identify pricing errors and margin erosion.
- Support new product development from concept through to launch.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, QA and operations teams.
- Support planning and execution of seasonal and promotional activity.
Requirements of this Buying Manager job include:
- Proven experience in a Buying or Commercial Management role.
- Strong people management experience with the ability to lead and develop teams.
- Excellent commercial acumen with a focus on margin and pricing.
- Experience within the food or FMCG sector is essential.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced 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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Buyer
My client, Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale business is seeking a commercial and passionate Buyer to join their highly reputable business. In this role, you’ll collaborate with suppliers, marketing, category planning, finance, sales, and operations to create and implement business development plans. You’ll oversee everything from product range and pricing to promotions and supply chain. Northern Ireland based.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile Working
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Staff Discount
Responsibilities of this Buyer include:
- Lead the overall design, development, and execution of your category’s planning and scheduling
- Develop and implement comprehensive business development plans.
- Assess the commercial performance of the current range and identify market trends and opportunities.
- Conduct competitive analysis, reviewing competitor offerings and price positioning and evaluating current pricing and margin performance to ensure profitability.
- Develop and implement targeted promotional strategies to drive revenue and profitability.
- Ensure inbound service levels meet targets and that the business effectively leverages group buying power.
- Gather customer feedback and insights to inform future strategies.
Experience required for this Buyer includes:
- Strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills including strong influencing /negotiation skills.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working within a buying/trading team with responsibility for managing categories or product portfolios
- Experience in data analysis and interpretation
- Team player with excellent written and verbal 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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Pharmacy Buyer
We are currently seeking a commercially driven Pharmacy Buyer to join a well established pharmacy group in Munster This is a key role responsible for sourcing, selecting and managing a broad range of pharmacy products, while driving sales, margin and overall category performance across multiple stores. This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer with strong retail or healthcare experience to take ownership of category strategy, supplier relationships and stock optimisation in a fast-paced environment. Limerick based.
Benefits:
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Generous AL
- Opportunity to take ownership of key categories
- Career progression within a growing business
Responsibilities of this Pharmacy Buyer job include:
- Develop and implement buying strategies across OTC, wellness, skincare and healthcare categories
- Manage product ranges to ensure strong commercial performance and customer relevance
- Analyse sales data, trends and margins to optimise product mix and pricing
- Identify new products, suppliers and commercial opportunities
- Monitor sales performance and take action on underperforming lines
- Drive margin through effective pricing and supplier negotiations
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Oversee stock levels to ensure availability while minimising waste and shrinkage
- Monitor key KPIs including margin, stock accuracy and waste
Requirements of this Pharmacy Buyer job include:
- 2-3+ years’ experience in buying, procurement or category management
- Experience within pharmacy, retail or FMCG environment is highly desirable
- Strong commercial awareness with a focus on margin and sales
- Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers
- Strong analytical skills with good Excel capability
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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Buyer
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Retail Buyer to join an Irsish established retail business. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven buying professional to take ownership of the Textiles and Household and Seasonal categories, shaping product ranges, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving margin performance within a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment. Cork based.
Benefits
- Negotiable salary doe
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Pension
- Employee Discount
- Hybrid Working
- Career Progression
Responsibilities of this Buyer job include:
- Developing and delivering category and purchasing strategies aligned to sales and margin targets within the textiles, household and seasonal categories.
- Negotiating supplier agreements, pricing structures, rebates, and promotional funding to maximise profitability.
- Identifying new sourcing opportunities while managing and strengthening existing supplier relationships.
- Conducting competitor benchmarking and market analysis to inform pricing, product, and range decisions.
- Planning seasonal ranges, promotional calendars, and key trading periods to drive sales and category performance.
- Managing stock levels to ensure strong product availability while minimising risk on seasonal and slow-moving lines.
- Monitoring supplier performance, service levels, and product quality standards.
- Reviewing sales, margin, and stock data regularly to drive corrective action and optimise category performance.
- Contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned categories.
Requirements for this Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a buying or procurement role within retail or a related sector.
- Third-level qualification in Business, Retail, Procurement or a related discipline.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to deliver commercial results.
- Demonstrated experience in range reviews and category optimisation to drive sales growth.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to manage stock and margin budgets effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver against targets.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working on own initiative in a fast-paced 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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