Our people make the difference. Here at PHX Ireland, we strive to be a place for everyone - where each and every one of us can be our true, authentic selves, every single day. For us, individuality sparks new ideas, shapes new approaches and brings us powerful new perspectives. It's the heartbeat of our innovation, creativity, and success. Which is why, at PHX Ireland, we don't just embrace our differences - we celebrate them.
Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, in every location and every role, the way we work makes us who we are - and that's something we are really proud of. Which is why we've summed up our ethos in our six PHX Ireland values: Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive.
This is a 12 month fixed term position for a maternity cover.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives
Family comes first: Life Stage Policies including maternity and paternity pay
Product discounts
We contribute to your pension
Inclusive, welcoming team culture where you’re valued for yourself
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 the product ranges from conception to customer.
Maintain, manage and grow existing supplier relationships.
Build promotional plans 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.
Remain 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 essential.
Experience in pharmacy retail or other retail chain a distinct advantage.
Excellent Microsoft Office and reporting skills.
Customer‑oriented approach.
Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group
PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operates 5 distribution centres and pharmacies nationwide, delivering over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals and serving 500,000 patients each year. PHX Ireland is part of the PHOENIX group, Europe’s leading healthcare provider, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany.
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