Job Purpose
The Category Buyer – Cards is responsible for supporting the development, sourcing, and performance of greeting card ranges across seasonal and everyday categories.
Working within a small, fast-paced team, this role combines commercial decision-making with hands-on execution across product development, supplier coordination, and stock management.
Reporting to the Buying & Sourcing Manager, the Category Buyer plays a key role in delivering commercially successful card ranges that align with customer needs, market trends, and margin targets and are aligned to Garlanna's brand direction and commercial requirements.
Based at Head Office, Rathnew, Co.
Wicklow this role reports directly to senior management.
Standard working hours are Monday – Thursday (09:*******:30) and Friday (09:*******:00), with flexibility required at times to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Category & Range Management
Support the planning and development of greeting card ranges across key occasions and everyday lines
Work closely with design to ensure products are commercially viable and aligned to target cost prices
Monitor category performance, identifying opportunities to optimise range, pricing, and product mix
Use sales data and customer insights to inform decisions and improve range performance
Sourcing & Supplier Coordination
Manage day-to-day communication with suppliers, printers, and manufacturers
Support sourcing of new materials, finishes, and product innovations
Assist with cost negotiations and ensure products are developed within agreed cost parameters
Track orders and ensure timely delivery in line with seasonal deadlines on critical path, ensuring operations team have sufficient executional time
Costing & Commercial Support
Maintain accurate product costings and support margin tracking across the category
Assist in price setting and ensure alignment with commercial targets
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies
Manage product lifecycle and monitor performance to identify top/poor performing lines
Production & Quality
Coordinate the production process from artwork handover to final delivery
Manage proofing, checking artwork and samples for accuracy and quality
Work with suppliers to resolve any quality or production issues
Align production timelines to critical path
Ensure that any executional POS/FSDU's etc are included in the buy plan
Stock Management
Support stock planning for new and existing lines, including reprints
Monitor stock levels and sales performance to minimise risk and maximise availability
Assist with forecasting and demand planning in collaboration with sales
Optimise stock turn and reduction of inventory holding
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with design, sales, and marketing teams to support product launches
Assist in the development of sales materials and product information where required
Contribute to customer presentations and range reviews
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