Fashion Buyer

Solas IT Recruitment; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Buyer to operate across Fraser Hart and Fields, developing fine jewellery ranges that resonate with customers and drive sales and profitability. Based in Ireland, you will bring a strong track record from a major retail environment, with a flair for product insight and trend translation.

Experience in fine jewellery is welcome but not essential; transferable skills from fashion, accessories, homeware or beauty are also valued.

Formación

• 5–10 years’ buying experience in a major or established retail business.
• Strong track record in range development and product sourcing.
• Evidence of delivering sales growth and margins.
• Confident analytical skills to translate trading data into buying decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage fine jewellery ranges across Fraser Hart and Fields, aligned to brand customers and commercial objectives.
• Own product selection, range development and sourcing, balancing newness with bestsellers.
• Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, terms and delivery schedules.
• Deliver sales and margin targets through buying decisions and range reviews.
• Analyse sales, product performance and customer demand to identify opportunities and actions.
• Collaborate with Merchandising on range planning, stock availability and lifecycle management.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform future collections.
• Support product launches and seasonal trading plans with retail and marketing teams.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, value and brand consistency.

Conocimientos

Buying experience

Range development

Supplier management

Commercial negotiations

Analytical skills

Descripción del empleo

Background: Open to candidates across fashion and wider retail categories

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Buyer to work across Fraser Hart and Fields, developing fine jewellery ranges that appeal to customers and deliver strong sales and profitability.

Based in Ireland, this opportunity will suit someone with a strong track record in a major retail business, a good eye for product and the ability to translate customer insight and trends into commercially successful collections.

Previous jewellery experience is welcome but is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates from fashion, lingerie, footwear, accessories, homeware, beauty or other retail categories who bring transferable buying skills and strong commercial judgement. Candidates currently working in either the UK or Irish retail markets are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage compelling fine jewellery ranges across Fraser Hart and Fields, reflecting each brand’s customers, positioning and commercial objectives.
• Take ownership of product selection, range development and sourcing, balancing newness with proven bestsellers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, terms and delivery schedules.
• Deliver sales and margin targets through effective buying decisions, supplier negotiations and ongoing range reviews.
• Analyse sales, product performance and customer demand to identify opportunities and recommend action.
• Work closely with Merchandising on range planning, stock availability and product lifecycle management.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer preferences to inform future collections.
• Collaborate with retail and marketing teams to support product launches and seasonal trading plans.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, value and brand consistency.

About You

• Approximately 5–10 years’ buying experience, ideally within a major or established retail business.
• A proven track record in range development, product sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation.
• Evidence of delivering sales growth and strong margins.
• A strong eye for product, trends and commercially successful ranges.
• Confident analytical skills, with the ability to turn trading data into clear buying decisions.
• Experience working within an established Buying & Merchandising function.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• An interest in fine jewellery and a willingness to develop specialist category knowledge.