Buyer, Ashbourne

Buyer

About Choice Stores

Choice Stores is a proudly 100% Irish-owned retailer, known for great value, bright and welcoming stores, and teams who take pride in delivering a great customer experience. With a growing presence across Ireland, we're deeply committed to supporting local jobs, local suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our locally led business model keeps us agile, people-focused, and responsive to what really matters: our teams and our customers. As we grow, we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us and be part of our journey.

At the heart of that success is our Support Office-where innovation meets execution. We're now seeking a dynamic and commercially aware Buyer to join our Buying team and help shape the product ranges our customers love.

Your Role:

As a Buyer at Choice Stores, you'll play a key role in selecting and sourcing product ranges that drive performance across our store network. You'll collaborate with suppliers, planners, and store teams to ensure that every range under your remit is commercially viable, operationally efficient, and aligned with customer demand. This is a hands-on role that blends product insight, supplier negotiation, and strategic decision-making within a fast-paced retail environment.

What You'll Do:

        Develop and execute customer-focused product strategies aligned with business objectives

        Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and agree trading terms

        Analyse sales data and market trends to guide buying decisions

        Collaborate with merchandising and logistics teams on stock flow and promotional planning

        Review product performance regularly and optimise the category mix

        Source innovative, value-led ranges that meet evolving customer needs

        Champion the Choice Stores brand in all product selection and supplier interactions

What We're Looking For:

        Ambitious, self-motivated individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment

        Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

        A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and adapt

        Minimum 2 years' experience in a retail buying or product selection role (FMCG or general merchandise preferred)

        Strong commercial acumen with a keen eye for trends and customer needs

        Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships effectively

        Excellent analytical, planning, and communication abilities

        High attention to detail and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment

        Passion for retail and an appetite for delivering growth

Why Join Choice?

        Competitive Salary

        20 days Annual Leave

        Clear progression pathways and a strong record of internal promotions

        A positive, team-focused office environment with supportive leadership

        Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well-being support

        Staff discount and occasional wellness initiatives to support work-life balance

        A dynamic, fast-paced team environment where contribution is encouraged

        We offer more than just a job, we offer the opportunity to grow with us

Bring your energy and leadership to a role where getting things done really counts