Assistant Buyer - Ladieswear

Primark; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Flexible working

Healthcare

Pension

Potential bonus

Job summary

Primark is seeking an Assistant Buyer for Ladieswear in Dublin. You’ll collaborate across teams to maximise sales, source compelling ranges and manage margins for each season and year.

You’ll monitor price, quality and value, track stock information weekly, and support in-season ordering, with a focus on timely delivery and plan adherence. Relocation support is offered to Dublin for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experienced assistant buyer with fashion knowledge and negotiating skills.
• Goal-driven and focused on sales targets and margins.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and competitor comparison.
• Strong communication with suppliers.
• Quality control of garment specs and docs.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales, opportunities and performance.
• Source products to meet margin targets.
• Monitor price, quality and value against competitors.
• Plan weekly stock information (WSSI).
• Achieve stock turns and optimize profitability.
• Manage in-season orders, cancellations and rescheduling.
• Monitor sales performance and timely delivery.
• Support markdown proposals and stock liquidation.
• Track critical path continuously.

Skills

Fashion knowledge

Negotiating skills

Goal-driven

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Supplier relationships

Quality documentation

Job description

Assistant Buyer - Ladieswear

What You’ll Get:

The world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first.

Some of our benefits are:

• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.

• Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.

• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus

What You’ll Do:

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Sales and Commercial Focus – Maximising sales, opportunities and performance

• Contribute to (or develop and source where applicable) the selection of products which will achieve company margin and profit targets each season and financial year

• Continually assess product range with key competitors to compare price, quality and value

• Financial Range Planning / WSSI (Weekly Sales and Stock Information)

• Achieve stock turn targets to maximise overall contribution

• Take appropriate action in-season with repeat orders, cancellations and rescheduling of orders to maximise profitability

• Monitor, report and react to product sales performance

• Ensure prompt delivery of merchandise and correct phasing of intake to meet sales

• Assist the buyer in the preparation of mark down proposals in line with company policy and monitor this stock with a view to selling through

• Continually monitor the critical path

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• 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 buyer in negotiating the best prices and margins for the product.

• Quality obsessed - Make sure garment specifications are spot on and all documentation is completed to the highest standard.

Relocating to Dublin

We’re building a truly global team in Dublin. You’ll find many reasons to relocate besides the career opportunity. Dublin is a friendly, vibrant, cosmopolitan city that has attracted businesses and people from all over the word. The social scene is legendary, and there’s lots going on if music, the arts or sport is your thing. The beautiful Irish countryside and coastline are on the doorstep too. Plus, Primark will offer relocation support to ensure your move to Dublin is an easy transition for you.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.