Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer - Hosiery. Better Looking Business. It's an exciting time to join Primark's global Buying and Merchandising team. Primark is stronger than ever, and our city-centre Head Office is where you can play your part in shaping a better-looking business, bringing ethical fashion and high-profile brand partnerships together to share the latest trends with the world.

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As an Assistant Buyer at Primark, you'll help build our ranges from the ground up and influence some of the hottest high street fashions. You'll support our buyer in choosing the products that sell and make us more profitable. You'll have the opportunity to see your ranges come to life on a truly global scale and experience the satisfaction you know goes with it.

In a competitive industry, we're expanding across Northern Europe, Iberia, France, Ireland, Italy, the UK and the US. So, not only will it be your job to influence which clothes we sell in different regions, there may be exciting opportunities to travel.

• 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 the buyer in negotiating the best prices and margins for the product.
• Quality Focused - Make sure garment specifications are spot on and all documentation is completed to the highest standard.

At Primark, we know how hard everyone works to help achieve our business goals. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, a progressive career path, and a strong focus on development. Training is available in-house or via external courses. We value teamwork and a supportive culture, with opportunities to grow and contribute.

There's a lively culture at our Dublin Head Office, a welcoming environment with a relocation option if needed. Flexible working arrangements help you plan around your schedule. We also provide wellness amenities such as an on-site café, canteen and gym.

We're building a truly global team in Dublin. Dublin is a friendly, vibrant city with a dynamic social scene, and accessible surroundings for work-life balance. The region offers many cultural, arts and sporting opportunities, with the Irish countryside and coastline nearby.

Can you forecast fabulous trends, build sustainable partnerships and shape the world of better looking business? Discover a global role that's well worth relocating for. Join our Buying and Merchandising team in Dublin.

• REQ ID: JR-604
• Seniority level - Not Applicable
• Employment type - Full-time
• Job function - Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries - Retail

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