Buying Administrator
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing roadside retailer, operating across Ireland, with a strong presence in motorway service areas and forecourt stations. We are seeking a Buying Administrator to join its Commercial Trading Department. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can adopt a hands-on approach. Citywest based.
Package on offer
- Salary €35-€40k
- 23 days AL
- Bonus
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Free Lunch & Parking
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this Buying Administrator:
- Create and drive efficient processes
- Maintain internal systems
- Co-ordinate the buying cycle working closely with the buying team and other departments across the business
- Sourcing product information for ranges
- Reporting as guided by the Head of Trading
- Creating purchase orders
- General support and other administration duties for the Trading team
Experience required for this Buying Administrator:
- Minimum 1 year administrative experience
- Experience in a Trading / Buying team is preferable but not a requirement
- High proficiency in all Microsoft Office software also essential (Excel, PPT)
- Experience within a convenient FMCG retail environment is also advantageous
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Takes new challenges and works to own initiative
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Trainee Buyer
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing roadside retailer, operating across Ireland, with a strong presence in motorway service areas and forecourt stations. We are seeking a Trainee Buyer to join its Commercial Trading Department. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can adopt a hands-on approach. Citywest based.
Package on offer
- Salary €35-€40k
- 23 days AL
- Bonus
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Free Lunch & Parking
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this Trainee Buyer:
- Create and drive efficient processes
- Maintain internal systems
- Co-ordinate the buying cycle working closely with the buying team and other departments across the business
- Sourcing product information for ranges
- Reporting as guided by the Head of Trading
- Creating purchase orders
- General support and other administration duties for the Trading team
Experience required for this Trainee Buyer:
- Minimum 1 year administrative experience
- Experience in a Trading / Buying team is preferable but not a requirement
- High proficiency in all Microsoft Office software also essential (Excel, PPT)
- Experience within a convenient FMCG retail environment is also advantageous
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Takes new challenges and works to own initiative
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Junior Buyer
Ready to kickstart your buying career with one of Ireland’s fastest-growing fashion brands?
Our client, a homegrown athleisure brand redefining style, comfort, and confidence, is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join their high-performing team. In this role, you’ll support the buying function throughout the entire product journey – from trend research and development to delivery – helping to shape collections that blend performance and fashion. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand with big ambitions and even bigger heart, as it continues its journey from local favourite to global force. Malahide based.
Package
- €30-35k salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Wellness benefit allowance
- Hybrid/agile working environment
- Staff discount & career development in a dynamic fashion brand
Responsibilities of this Junior Buyer include
- Assisting with seasonal buying strategies, trend research, and range planning
- Managing product critical paths, sample tracking, and supplier communications.
- Liaising cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, and Production.
- Participating in fit sessions and ensuring all product data is accurate and up to date.
- Conducting competitor and market analysis to identify new opportunities.
Requirements of this Junior Buyer include
- Strong interest in lifestyle fashion and consumer trends.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Enthusiastic, detail-focused, and proactive in approach.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Buying Assistant
My client, a specialist Home, Garden and DIY distributor is seeking an energetic Buying Assistant to join their team in North Dublin. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to progress their career in buying with a highly established homeware business.
Package
- Salary €35-40k doe
- Free car parking
- Pension
- Career progression opportunities
- Monday to Friday working hours
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant job include:
- Support the buying team with a variety of tasks.
- Manage supplier critical paths.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, samples, shipments and any queries.
- Daily/weekly reports and sales analysis.
- Placing and managing purchase orders.
- Listing new products.
- Assisting in managing supplier pricing.
- Work closely with Warehouse, Finance, Sales Team, and QC.
- Manage paperwork documentation and arrange for POs to be paid on time.
- Work closely with freight forwarder for shipment management.
- Showroom management.
- System and website updates.
- Market research for price comparing of comparable product.
Requirements of this Buying Assistant job include:
- Excellent time-management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to learn additional necessary software.
- Excellent written/oral communication skills.
- Team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently.
- Competent IT skills (MS Office programs).
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and approachable.
Aoife McCaul is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Buying Administrator
My client, one of Ireland’s largest Hardware and DIY buying groups is seeking an ambitious Buying Administrator to join their team. You will support the Category Team with ongoing commercial administration while gaining experience in a fast-paced buying office. Kildare based.
Package:
- Salary: 30-35k doe
- Pension
- Agile working
- Monday – Friday hours
- Career progression opportunities
Responsibilities of this Buying Administrator role include:
- Creation and upkeep of supplier price files.
- Purchase order entry/amendments and scheduling.
- Ownership of the FOB Delivery Schedule and communicating key dates internally.
- Creation of product offers (Warehouse and Direct) and compilation.
- Manage the member portal – Offers and upkeep of product information.
- Competitor Review of analysis and tracking.
- Distribution and design of member offers and product information.
- Action member and supplier communication on behalf of the buyers.
- Creation of new supplier account forms.
- Resolve on behalf of or elevate supplier and member queries to the relevant buyers.
- Booking and management of the supplier meetings and retention of the meeting notes and actions.
Requirements for this Buying Administrator role include:
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills and the ability to pick up systems quickly.
- A familiarity with ProDiver software would be beneficial.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Photoshop would also be beneficial.
- Efficient ability to communicate with different stakeholders in the business.
- Exceptional organisational, planning, and time management skills.
- Experience in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience as an Office Administrator, Retail Analyst, Buying Administrator, or similar.
Aoife McCaul is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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