Assistant Buyer: Global Fashion Range & Profit Growth

Primark; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Healthcare & pension

Job summary

Primark is expanding its buying team in Dublin. You’ll support the Buyer in selecting must-have fashion trends, negotiating prices, and driving sales and margins across regions. The role offers relocation to Dublin and opportunities to travel as needed.

You’ll collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure timely delivery, monitor sales performance, and contribute to stock planning. A strong eye for fashion, excellent communication, and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced assistant buyer with fashion knowledge and proven negotiating skills.
• Goal-driven and focused on sales targets and margins.
• Excellent attention to detail when managing orders and collaborating with merchandising.
• Strong communication to manage supplier relationships and negotiate best prices.
• Regularly assesses competitors for price, quality and value.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the range.
• Select products to meet margin and profit targets each season.
• Monitor and compare price, quality and value with competitors.
• Plan stock using weekly sales and stock information (WSSI).
• Aim for strong stock turn and profitable purchases.
• Support booking, rescheduling and follow-up to maximise profitability.

Skills

Fashion knowledge

Negotiating skills

Goal-driven

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Job description

Primark is expanding its buying team in Dublin. You’ll support the Buyer in selecting must-have fashion trends, negotiating prices, and driving sales and margins across regions. The role offers relocation to Dublin and opportunities to travel as needed.

You’ll collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure timely delivery, monitor sales performance, and contribute to stock planning. A strong eye for fashion, excellent communication, and organisational skills are essential.