About The Orchard
The Orchard is one of Ireland's leading lifestyle and garden retailers, offering premium homewares, interiors, furniture, and outdoor living collections. We pride ourselves on curating beautiful products that inspire customers to create inviting homes and gardens.
Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated Junior Interiors Buyer to join our Buying & Merchandising team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for style and emerging trends, looking to develop their career in interiors buying within a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Sourcing and selecting furniture, décor, textiles, lighting, and accessories for seasonal ranges.
* Assist with range planning, forecasting, and stock management to meet sales and margin targets.
* Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and research new suppliers locally and internationally.
* Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for new products or improvements.
* Prepare purchase orders, track shipments, and liaise with suppliers on pricing, lead times.
* Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and visual display teams to ensure cohesive product launches and promotions.
* Review sales performance and stock data, producing reports and recommendations.
* Support in planning and attending trade shows, supplier meetings, and buying trips.
Skills & Qualifications
* Degree or diploma in Buying, Merchandising, Interior Design, Retail Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 2+ years experience in a retail buying.
* Strong trend awareness and passion for interiors, homewares, and furniture.
* Excellent organisational and numerical skills with attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a collaborative team.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Staff discount
* Opportunities for training and career progression in a growing business.
* A creative and supportive work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
* Retail Buying: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person