Assistant Buyer

Job description

Job Description

Better Looking Business
It’s an exciting time to join us as an Assistant Buyer on 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. A business that’s bringing ethical fashion and high-profile brand partnerships together, to share the latest trends with the world.

What you’ll do as an Assistant Buyer
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 the growing business you can’t hold back. Right now, 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.

What we’re looking for
An experienced buyer, with fashion knowledge and proven negotiating skills.

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 buyer in negotiating the best prices and margins for the product.

Quality obsessed - Make sure garment specifications are spot on and all documentation is completed to the highest standard.

Why work with us?
At Primark, we know how hard everyone works to help achieve our business goals. Having a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme is our way of acknowledging this. We'll also provide you with a progressive career path, because clear advancement is what we’re all about at Primark. We’re always open when talking about your development and we offer lots of training – whether it’s in‐house or sending you on courses. We’re big believers in rewarding hard work, which is easier to achieve with our teams being so close and forever willing to help out.

There’s a lively culture here, and it’s easy to get to know each other in a truly warm atmosphere. A buzzing hub of activity, our Dublin Head Office is an innovatively designed space above the original Penney’s store – so you can see the results of your hard work flying off the shelves for yourself. And we offer relocation support to ensure that you settle into your new home/environment.
Flexible working means you can use your time effectively and plan around your schedule. Plus, we’re well equipped for a healthy lifestyle with our own café, canteen, and gym.

Relocating to Dublin
We’re building a truly global team in Dublin. You’ll find many reasons to relocate besides the career opportunity. Dublin is a friendly, vibrant, cosmopolitan city that has attracted businesses and people from all over the word. The social scene is legendary, and there’s lots going on if music, the arts or sport is your thing. The beautiful Irish countryside and coastline are on the doorstep too.

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

 
Req ID

53820BR
Function

Buying
Location

Mary St
Full Time / Part Time

Full Time
Country

Republic of Ireland
Employee Status

Permanent
Job Profile

Assistant Buyer