Buying Executive

About the role

Woodie's, Ireland’s leading DIY and Home & Garden retailer, is looking for a proactive Buying Executive to join its Category team. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, purchase orders and promotional activities across a range of product lines.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the supplier price file and resolve any price queries.
• List new product lines, process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery for promotional and seasonal ranges.
• Update Repak packaging and space‑planning data in the system.
• Prepare promotional folders with information required by the Marketing team.
• Negotiate promotional offers and discounts with suppliers.
• Keep all trading agreements current and on file.
• Coordinate with Far‑East suppliers on purchase orders, packaging specifications, shipping marks and letters of credit.
• Track containers, chase suppliers for shipment schedules and verify duty rates on arrivals.
• Book containers, allocate stock and liaise with Accounts and Store colleagues on day‑to‑day issues.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholder management.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Annual bonus and company pension.
• Company‑funded healthcare and wellness initiatives.
• Colleague discount and educational assistance.
• Paid parental and maternity leave, sick‑pay and flexible wage budgeting.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.