Buyer
Location: Belfast
Salary: £35, – £40,
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
We’re seeking an experienced Buyer to manage OTC Medicines and Food Supplement categories for a leading pharmacy retail group. You’ll negotiate with suppliers, analyse sales data, plan promotions, and ensure ranges remain competitive, profitable, and well-stocked.
Key Responsibilities
·Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
·Review and update product ranges to align with customer needs and market trends.
·Negotiate cost prices, promotional investment, and joint business plans.
·Monitor competitor activity and agree on annual category sales and profit targets with senior management.
·Oversee stock levels, replenishment, and availability of core OTC medicines.
·Communicate stock issues, shortages, and price changes to relevant teams.
·Analyse sales, profitability, and stock reports to identify risks and opportunities.
·Collaborate with marketing to plan and deliver promotional campaigns.
·Provide merchandising plans and ensure stores receive correct POS materials.
·Support store teams with product guidance, training, and category insights.
·Work cross-functionally with retail, operations, and head office teams.
About You
·Educated to Degree level (or substantive relevant experience in a similar role).
·Previous experience in Buying or Replenishment Buying in a fast-paced environment.
·Strong analytical skills with confidence in interpreting reports.
·Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
·Strong IT literacy, including MS Excel.
·Strong organisational skills.
Desirable: Pharmacy-related qualifications, OTC category management, or retail marketing/merchandising experience.