Assistant Buyer Knitwear

Primark Stores Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion retailer is seeking an Assistant Buyer for its Dublin office. In this role, you'll assist in building product ranges and drive fashion trends while meeting profit margins. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiating skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the fashion industry. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant city with a welcoming work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Relocation support

Flexible working

On-site gym and café

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Buyer with fashion knowledge.
• Goal-driven and able to assist in selecting fashion trends.
• Perfect attention to detail in managing orders.

Responsibilities

• Support buyer in product selection and negotiations.
• Manage orders closely with the merchandising team.
• Monitor competitors' pricing and quality.

Skills

Fashion knowledge

Negotiating skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Quality focus

Job description

Assistant Buyer - Knitwear

Better Looking Business
It’s an exciting time to join us as an Assistant Buyer on Primark’s global Buying and Merchandising team. Primark is stronger than ever, and our city-centre Head Office is where you can play your part in shaping a better-looking business. A business that’s bringing ethical fashion and high-profile brand partnerships together, to share the latest trends with the world.

What you’ll do

As an Assistant Buyer at Primark, you’ll help build our ranges from the ground up and influence some of the hottest high street fashions. You’ll support our buyer in choosing the products that sell and make us more profitable. You’ll have the opportunity to see your ranges come to life on a truly global scale and experience the satisfaction you know goes with it. In a competitive industry, we’re the growing business you can’t hold back. Right now, we’re expanding across Northern Europe, Iberia, France, Ireland, Italy, the UK and the US. So, not only will it be your job to influence which clothes we sell in different regions, there may be exciting opportunities to travel.

What we’re looking for

• An experienced Assistant buyer, with fashion knowledge and proven negotiating skills
• Goal‑driven – You’ll assist the Buyer in selecting must‑have fashion trends, while always keeping in mind our sales targets and margins for the financial year.
• Total organisation – You’ll have perfect attention to detail when managing your orders and work closely with the merchandising team to make sure they hit stores.
• Commercial awareness – Keep a constant eye on our main competitors, comparing the price, quality and value of their ranges with our own – while providing weekly sales and stock info.
• Strong communication – Maintain flexible and beneficial supplier relationships. Support the buyer in negotiating the best prices and margins for the product.
• Quality Focused – Make sure garment specifications are spot on and all documentation is completed to the highest standard.

Why work with us?

At Primark, we know how hard everyone works to help achieve our business goals. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, along with a progressive career path. We provide training – whether in‑house or through courses – and support development. We reward hard work within a close, collaborative team. Our Dublin Head Office offers a welcoming, buzzing environment with relocation support to help you settle in. Flexible working helps you plan around your schedule, and we’re equipped for a healthy lifestyle with our own café, canteen, and gym.

Relocating to Dublin: We’re building a truly global team in Dublin. Dublin is a friendly, vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a lively social scene; it also offers easy access to the Irish countryside and coastline.

Can you forecast fabulous trends, build sustainable partnerships and shape the world of better looking business? Discover a global role in a position well worth relocating for. Join our Buying and Merchandising team in Dublin.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity; we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

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