Junior Buyer

Excel Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Excel Recruitment in Dublin seeks a junior buyer to join a busy Irish retail team. You will assist with product sourcing, supplier liaison, stock planning and category performance in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include placing orders, monitoring stock and sales, conducting market research, supporting pricing decisions and maintaining accurate records. The role offers pension and clear career progression, with a starting salary around €50k DOE.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in buying, purchasing or retail is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and interest in product development.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product sourcing, selection and range development.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and deliveries.
• Assist with purchase orders, stock management and replenishment.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels and product trends.
• Conduct competitor and market research to identify opportunities.
• Support pricing decisions to maintain competitive margins.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure product availability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and product records.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Junior Buyer (ACMLJB) Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Junior Buyer

Our client, a well-established business within the Irish retail sector, is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Junior Buyer to join their team in North Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in buying, gaining experience across product sourcing, supplier management, stock planning and category performance within a fast-paced environment.

Package

• Salary €50k doe
• Pension
• Career progression opportunities

Responsibilities of this Junior Buyer include:

• Support product sourcing, selection and range development.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and deliveries.
• Assist with purchase orders, stock management and replenishment.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels and product trends.
• Conduct competitor and market research to identify opportunities.
• Support pricing decisions to maintain competitive margins.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure product availability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and product records.

Requirements for this Junior Buyer include:

• Previous experience in buying, purchasing or retail is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and interest in product development.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.