Accessories Buyer
Are you an experienced Accessories Buyer looking for an exciting opportunity within a leading Irish retail business?
Our client, a well-established and growing retail organisation with a nationwide presence, is seeking a commercially driven Accessories Buyer to join their purchasing team. Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will play a key role in developing successful product ranges, managing supplier relationships, driving category performance, and identifying new commercial opportunities across a diverse product portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious buying professional looking to make a real impact within a fast-paced retail environment.
Package
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Competitive salary DOE
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Career progression opportunities
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Excellent company culture
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Employee benefits package
Responsibilities of this Accessories Buyer job include:
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Manage product categories to deliver sales, margin, and stock performance targets.
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Develop commercially successful product ranges in line with customer trends and business objectives.
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Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating pricing and commercial agreements.
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Identify new product opportunities and drive innovation across assigned categories.
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Analyse sales, stock, and margin performance to maximise profitability and minimise risk.
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Monitor market trends and competitor activity to ensure a competitive product offering
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Manage category budgets and support pricing and promotional activity.
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Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, eCommerce, and retail teams to drive category growth and performance.
Experience required for this Accessories Buyer job includes:
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Minimum 5 years' buying experience within a fast-paced FMCG or retail environment.
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Proven experience managing product categories and supplier relationships.
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Strong track record of delivering sales, margin, and commercial performance targets.
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Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
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Strong analytical and numerical abilities with experience interpreting sales and stock data.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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Practical experience with Microsoft Business Central, Power BI is an advantage.
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Experience managing seasonal product ranges would be highly desirable.
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Commercially focused with strong communication and stakeholder management 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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