COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Proudly Irish made and globally loved, SOSU Cosmetics is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-performance beauty products that inspire confidence and self-expression. We bridge the gap between everyday beauty enthusiasts and professional makeup artists with versatile, premium-quality solutions across cosmetics, self-tanning, nails, and lashes.
Our mission is clear: to deliver versatile, premium-quality products that are easy to use, multi-purpose, and empowering - Ensuring everyone feels confident and like the best version of themselves, no matter their level of expertise.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience in Buying, ideally within the Beauty industry.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong initiative with a proactive approach to problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Creative flair with exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for trends.
• Excellent critical thinking, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of business dynamics.
• Exceptional time management, organisation, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Genuine passion for the beauty industry and its evolving trends.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a talented, trend focused, detail oriented with a passion for beauty, Buyer to support the explanation of NPD/Buying team with the execution of NPD & core product development. This role is fast-paced, ever-changing, and requires a team member who is confident in self-managing and prioritising tasks, working to tight deadlines, while maintaining a consistent level of productivity and output. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in product development, managing supplier relationships, exposure to stock and critical path management, a creative flair, and a passion for beauty.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the entire product development process for the SOSU Cosmetics brands - SOSU Cosmetics, Dripping Gold & Bahama Official brand, ensuring all stages are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate closely with the Graphic Designer to create detailed design briefs for formulation, componentry, and packaging.
• Forecast and manage stock levels for all product lines to ensure consistent availability.
• Conduct financial analysis on the brands range to assess profitability and performance.
• Manage product samples and maintain daily communication with the supply base to ensure production schedules are met on time.
• Work alongside the Marketing Team to ensure product samples and necessary information for campaigns and product launches are well-organised and delivered on time.
• Oversee product display management, including counter displays, floor stands, press boxes, and retail window displays.
• Regularly monitor competitor pricing, new product launches, and market trends to stay competitive.
• Stay informed on emerging beauty trends and innovations to keep the brand at the forefront of the industry.
• Collaborate as part of a close-knit, cross-functional team to achieve product-related objectives across all departments, including Buying, Design, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.