Accessories Buyer

Role overview

An established and expanding Irish retail company is looking for an experienced Accessories Buyer to join its purchasing function in Dublin. This position suits a commercially minded buying professional who can shape product ranges, strengthen supplier partnerships, improve category performance, and spot new opportunities across a broad product mix. The role reports to the Head of Buying and offers the chance to contribute in a busy retail setting with a national footprint.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned product categories and work toward sales, margin, and stock objectives.
• Create range plans that align with customer demand, market trends, and wider business goals.
• Maintain productive supplier partnerships and negotiate commercial terms, including pricing.
• Spot new product opportunities and support innovation within the category portfolio.
• Review sales, stock, and margin data to improve profitability and reduce commercial risk.
• Track market movements and competitor activity to keep the offer relevant and competitive.
• Oversee category budgets and contribute to pricing and promotional decisions.
• Work closely with merchandising, marketing, eCommerce, and store teams to support category growth.

Experience and skills

• A minimum of 5 years' buying experience in a busy retail or FMCG environment.
• Hands-on experience managing product categories and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales, margin, and wider commercial targets.
• Strong capability in negotiation and supplier management.
• Solid analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret sales and stock information.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central and Power BI would be beneficial.
• Previous work with seasonal product ranges is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication ability, and stakeholder management skills.

Package

• Salary is competitive and depends on experience.
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression.
• Positive company culture.
• Employee benefits package.

Additional information

This vacancy is being handled in strict confidence. Only candidates with the required background are expected to be contacted because of the volume of applications received.