Buyer & Category Manager

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Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Chemist Warehouse Ireland Full time

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About the Role
This is a key commercial role within the Chemist Warehouse Ireland buying team, responsible for managing product categories across Beauty, Fragrance, Cosmetics, Skincare and FMCG.
You'll lead the procurement, promotion, and lifecycle management of your assigned categories, ensuring strong supplier relationships, competitive pricing, and optimal product availability across our store network.
As we continue to expand, you'll attend industry events, trade shows and product activations, bringing back fresh ideas and identifying new product opportunities.
This is a fast-paced, commercially focused environment that requires energy, strong negotiation skills, and an absolute passion for the category you manage.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage your assigned product categories end-to-end, including supplier relationships, negotiations, and promotions
Build and execute category strategies to drive sales, margin and market share
Review and analyse category performance to inform buying decisions and promotional activity
Stay on trend via Social platforms and other channels
Source and onboard new products aligned with customer demand and global beauty trends
Negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers across pricing, rebates and marketing support
Manage supplier price changes and ensure accurate implementation in internal systems
Collaborate with marketing to deliver compelling campaigns and catalogues that drive footfall
Attend trade shows, supplier meetings, and product activations to stay ahead of trends
Monitor competitor pricing and market positioning to ensure CWIRE is best in class
Ensure timely and accurate stock allocation and stock flow to stores
Partner with stores and operations to understand performance and support merchandising strategy
Support and complement marketing campaigns
Maintain product data integrity across systems and catalogues
Support the CEO on strategic and seasonal planning
What We're Looking For
5+ years' experience in buying or category management, ideally in beauty or FMCG retail
A commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship experience
Proven ability to manage and grow product ranges in a high-volume retail setting
Strong attention to detail, time management and numerical analysis skills
Comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong working knowledge of Excel and merchandising/reporting systems
Passion for beauty, fragrance and cosmetics and an interest in staying on top of trends
A self-starter who is highly motivated and team-oriented
Analytic Skills – reporting and analysis of buying
Knowledge and experience of planogramming software
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Retail and Retail Pharmacies
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