Buyer

Donaghybros; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent electrical retailer in Ireland is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to integrate into the purchasing department. The role involves managing supplier relationships, analyzing market trends to inform buying decisions, and developing existing product ranges. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in purchasing, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in processes. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive hours and responsibilities focused on profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing role is preferred.
• Ability to analyze market trends and supplier relations.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales team to meet customer demands.
• Analyze market trends for buying decisions.
• Maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Collaboration

Market analysis

Attention to detail

Job description

Donaghy Bros has been Northern Ireland's leading independent electrical retailer since 1964. With stores in Kilrea and Limavady, the company serves local customers and also offers a state-of-the-art e-commerce site with free delivery across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Great Britain. Donaghy Bros caters to both domestic and trade customers and prides itself on offering exceptional customer service and competitive prices.

Integrating into our existing purchasing department, you will be responsible of maintaining, and further developing our current portfolio of products. Reporting to the purchasing manager, you will look for new products within current product categories, as well as suggesting new category opportunities to pursue.

Full Time Permanent

Working Hours: Mon - Fri 9am -5.30pm

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a candidate who can collaborate effectively with the sales team and efficiently manage supplier relationships to meet customer demands and maximize profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analysing market trends to help make quantified buying decisions
• Maintain and further develop our excellent relationships with our brand partners
• Develop our range with both existing suppliers and new suppliers
• Analysis stock days to ensure lines that are slow moving are looked at when re-ordering
• Analysis if price, profitability and margin in our lines to see where best to invest

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a purchasing role, (1 Year Preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate continuous improvements through purchasing process