REPORTING TO: CEOEMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-TimeAbout the RoleThis is a key commercial role within the Chemist Warehouse Ireland buying team, responsible for managing product categories across Beauty, Fragrance, and Cosmetics, Skincare and FMCG. You’ll lead the procurement, promotion, and lifecycle management of your assigned categories, ensuring strong supplier relationships, competitive pricing, and optimal product availability across our store network.As we continue to expand, you’ll attend industry events, trade shows and product activations, bringing back fresh ideas and identifying new product opportunities. This is a fast-paced, commercially focused environment that requires energy, strong negotiation skills, and an absolute passion for the category you manage.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage your assigned product categories end-to-end, including supplier relationships, negotiations, and promotionsBuild and execute category strategies to drive sales, margin and market shareReview and analyse category performance to inform buying decisions and promotional activityStay on trend via Social platforms and other channelsSource and onboard new products aligned with customer demand and global beauty trendsNegotiate the best possible terms with suppliers across pricing, rebates and marketing supportManage supplier price changes and ensure accurate implementation in internal systemsCollaborate with marketing to deliver compelling campaigns and catalogues that drive footfallAttend trade shows, supplier meetings, and product activations to stay ahead of trendsMonitor competitor pricing and market positioning to ensure CWIRE is best in classEnsure timely and accurate stock allocation and stock flow to storesPartner with stores and operations to understand performance and support merchandising strategySupport and complement marketing campaignsMaintain product data integrity across systems and cataloguesSupport the CEO on strategic and seasonal planningWhat We’re Looking For5+ years’ experience in buying or category management, ideally in beauty or FMCG retailA commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship experienceProven ability to manage and grow product ranges in a high-volume retail settingStrong attention to detail, time management and numerical analysis skills Comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong working knowledge of Excel and merchandising/reporting systemsPassion for beauty, fragrance and cosmetics and an interest in staying on top of trendsA self-starter who is highly motivated and team-orientedAnalytic Skills – reporting and analysis of buyingKnowledge and experience of planogramming software
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