Posted: 11 June
The role
Job Details
Location: Citywest, County Dublin, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Job reference: 1385addb458f428eac5464f9fd2044f7
Posted: 29.05.2026
Closing date: 13.07.2026
About the Role
Junior Buyer – 12 month fixed term maternity cover position.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives.
Family first: Life Stage Policies including maternity and paternity pay.
Product discounts.
Pension support: We contribute to your future.
Inclusive, welcoming team culture where you're valued.
What You'll Be Doing
Responsible for core front‑of‑shop categories range development.
Deliver category sales and margin.
Build, present and deliver strong category strategies.
Manage the end‑to‑end life cycle of product ranges from conception to customer.
Maintain, manage and grow existing supplier relationships.
Build promotional plan for selected categories and communicate these plans to marketing, sales & ops teams.
Negotiate joint business plans and long‑term agreements with suppliers.
Identify and execute opportunities to increase revenue and margin, continuously analysing performance and acting where appropriate.
Stay up to date with market and industry trends to update customer offering and review competitor offer and price positioning.
Work with the space planning manager to build and execute planograms.
Prepare for and present range reviews and presentations.
Attend trade shows to uncover new product opportunities.
Liaise with internal supply chain to ensure optimal delivery of product to store.
Conduct regular store visits across the estate to support stores in growing sales.
What You'll Need to Succeed
2+ years in buying or category management with demonstrated negotiation skills.
Experience in pharmacy retail or other retail chain is a distinct advantage.
Excellent Microsoft Office and reporting skills.
Customer‑oriented approach.
Critical thinker and problem‑solving skills.
About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group
PHX Ireland is comprised of United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy and TCP Homecare, delivering over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals and serving 500,000 patients each year. The PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operates 5 distribution centres and pharmacies nationwide. It is part of the PHOENIX group, Europe's leading healthcare provider with more than 48,000 employees from 29 countries.
We strive to foster an open and inclusive environment, embracing applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our commitment lies in ensuring an accessible interview process for all candidates. If you require additional support or accommodations to attend an interview, please reach out to hr@phx.ie.
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