Buyer (FMCG/Retail)

5 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Barden Full time

Barden has been exclusively retained to identify an ambitious Buyer to join a rapidly growing retail and convenience business with operations internationally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic buying and trading team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping category strategy, driving commercial performance, and delivering value to customers and the business alike.

As the business scales, this is a key appointment with strong career development potential for the right person.

About the Role

Working as part of a collaborative trading function, this Buyer will take ownership of a specific product category and will be responsible for delivering end-to-end results across range planning, supplier engagement, margin improvement and commercial performance.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including supply chain, operations, and finance, and will manage one direct report.

  • Full category ownership, from sales performance and margin to inventory and supplier management
  • Contract negotiation and joint business planning with key suppliers
  • Identifying commercial and ancillary income opportunities within your category
  • Developing range plans for core and seasonal product lines
  • Driving product innovation and managing product lifecycle
  • Leveraging market and competitor insights to inform pricing and assortment decisions
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to improve operational processes and supply chain flow
  • Delivering against KPIs and continuously looking for category and process improvements
About the Person
  • A commercially focused Buyer with at least 3 years of experience in a buying or category management role, ideally in retail, FMCG or convenience
  • A skilled negotiator with a strong track record in supplier management and commercial delivery
  • Confident with data analysis and performance metrics
  • Highly adaptable with a solution-focused mindset, able to thrive in a fast-moving, change-oriented environment
  • An excellent communicator with the ability to engage and influence across all levels
Is This For You?

If you're a motivated Buyer looking for your next challenge in a high-growth setting who wants to be part of a business that values commerciality and innovation, then we'd love to hear from you.


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