Fashion Buyer
Excel Recruitment have an amazing buying opportunity for a strong Fashion Buyer who is passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly commercial and progressive buying office for one of the most iconic fashion retailers in Ireland. Dublin city centre.
Salary: €60-€75k plus generous benefits.
Responsibilities of this Fashion 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 own development as well as manage the training of junior team members
Requirements for this Fashion 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 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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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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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
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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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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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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Wholesale Merchandising & Buying Executive
My client, an innovative and expanding apparel company, is seeking a Wholesale Merchandising & Buying Executive to support the development and execution of their wholesale business. This role will focus on assortment planning, trading analysis, and supporting wholesale partners to deliver strong commercial results. Based in North Dublin with hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth brand and contribute to the expansion of their wholesale channel.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- 3 days work from home
- Wellness Package
- Pension
- Maternity Leave
- Flexible Working Hours
Responsibilities of this Wholesale Merchandising & Buying Executive role include:
- Support the development of account-specific assortments by season, channel, and territory.
- Assist with SKU planning including colour options, size curves, and assortment depth per wholesale account.
- Support pricing alignment, margin checks, and intake planning in collaboration with merchandising teams.
- Support research into new wholesale partners, territories, and distribution opportunities.
- Assist in preparing presentations, pitches, and tailored product proposals for new partners.
- Analyse sell-through performance, stock levels, and wholesale account trading performance.
- Prepare reports to support replenishment decisions, repeat buys, and seasonal planning.
- Assist with trading updates, seasonal reviews, and performance tracking.
- Work closely with product and design teams to ensure ranges translate commercially for wholesale.
- Act as a coordination point between internal teams and wholesale partners.
Requirements for this Wholesale Merchandising & Buying Executive role include:
- 2-4 years’ experience in wholesale, buying, merchandising, or commercial support within the apparel industry.
- Strong Excel skills, including experience with buy sheets, margin calculations, and sales analysis.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of wholesale trading dynamics.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and planning skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams.
- Experience within apparel, athleisure, or lifestyle brands is highly desirable.
- Exposure to wholesale accounts or buying environments is beneficial.
- Experience supporting assortment planning or range development is an advantage.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will contact you 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 the volume of applications, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Buying Assistant
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Buying Assistant to join a highly successful retail business based in Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused graduate or early-career professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced buying environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Generous annual leave
- Pension
- Life Assurance Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- In-store discount
- Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant job include:
- Managing, creating and updating purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, including FOB orders.
- Amending replenishment figures to reflect sales patterns.
- Updating delivery dates in collaboration with Logistics and Central Purchasing teams and communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Supporting Buyers and Head Buyers to ensure top-selling and promotional products are adequately stocked.
- Monitoring stock levels both online and in-store through forecasting, planning and replenishment.
- Monitoring competitor pricing and assisting in creating promotional bundles and offers.
- Setting up promotions and preparing POS materials for in-store activity.
- Communicating with customer service to resolve queries promptly.
- Liaising regularly with suppliers and internal teams to build strong working relationships.
Requirements for this Buying Assistant job include:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Google Sheets.
- Highly numerate and process-focused.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- SAP experience is advantageous.
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 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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Food Buyer
Excel Recruitment is seeking a Food Buyer for one of Ireland’s largest and most successful Retail and Food Service business. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic Food Buyer to add value to Ireland’s most innovative and creative food retailer. Dublin City based.
Package
- €50-80k
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Further company benefits
Responsibilities of this this Food Buyer job include:
- Managing a portfolio of brands including product range and selection, introducing new brands and delisting existing suppliers or brands as market conditions demand
- Analysing performance and reviewing current ranges, taking action where appropriate
- Establishing strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders in the business
- Maintaining and improving margins
- Identifying new opportunities and suppliers
- Sourcing and agreeing products for promotions and communication of such information to retailers, wholesale, sales and marketing teams
- Meeting customer and wholesale sales requirements in terms of range, pricing, presentation and promotions
- Co-operating, working with and supporting other members of the buying team to ensure that the overall division operates as an effective and efficient unit
- Lead the team by example: ensuring effective communication, support and recognition structures and practices are in place
Requirements for this Food Buyer job:
- 5+ years Food Buying experience
- Excellent communication skills with commercial aptitude
- Proven track record in achieving required sales and margin
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong organisational and outstanding problem-solving skills
- Good numerical and IT 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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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