My client, a leading Irish Retailer, is in need of a Buyer to join their busy head office based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath
This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a leading organization in which you can utilize your procurement skills and grow on your career.
The duties for the Buyer include but are not limited to:
- Negotiating with suppliers and building positive, long-term relationships
- Researching potential new suppliers and making recommendations
- Setting up and maintaining stock and supplier records
- Writing, placing, and tracking purchase orders ensuring timely delivery
- Forecast sales on core lines to ensure they are never out of stock and place orders accordingly
- Monitor Seasonal stock and propose repeat orders where appropriate. Ensure all authorised reorders are placed in timely manner with supplier
- Analysing sales figures, market trends and customer behaviour to determine product needs
- Determining the need for and implementing product promotions, price changes, mark downs, clear outs, etc
- Deal with any purchase order/invoice issues, following them through to resolution
- Carry out general administrative responsibilities within the department
- Liaising with stores planning and developing merchandising strategies
The requirements for the desired Buyer include:
- A minimum of 2 years previous procurement experience required
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Discreet, professional and with excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Keen eye for detail
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as working with ERP systems and Excel
- Excellent commercial awareness and ability to work in a fast paced and reactive environment
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
If you feel that you fulfil the above qualifications please apply today with your CV. If you have any further questions please contact Rachael Pando of FRS Recruitment today.
