Assistant Buyer – West Dublin

About the role

Our client, a leading food distribution business in West Dublin, is looking for an Assistant Buyer to support the commercial team. The role offers the chance to develop a career in a fast‑paced FMCG environment, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive product and pricing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update product codes across internal systems.
• Manage product pricing and implement price changes to meet margin targets.
• Resolve pricing and product‑related queries from customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Communicate pricing updates, product changes and commercial information to customers and sales teams.
• Maintain accurate product information on ordering portals and internal databases.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Support supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favourable terms.
• Identify market gaps, category and new product opportunities to support growth.
• Coordinate product samples, ensuring efficient tracking, logging and distribution.
• Maintain commercial databases, update currency files and support ERP system maintenance.
• Conduct system testing and assist with process improvements.
• Review margin reports to spot pricing discrepancies and profitability opportunities.
• Prepare monthly rebate, sample and ad‑hoc commercial reports.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in buying, commercial, procurement or a similar role.
• Experience within FMCG, foodservice, wholesale or retail environments is desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of pricing, margins and profitability.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and work with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities, able to handle multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office suite
• ERP systems (experience preferred)

What we offer

• Competitive salary €40‑45k plus bonus
• Hybrid working model
• Free parking