Kildare: 
Buying Support Administrator
A leading Irish DIY and building materials buying group, supporting a nationwide network of independently owned stores. It empowers local, often family-run businesses with expertise in purchasing, sales, marketing, and supply chain—helping them deliver strong value to their communities. In the age of retail chains, including many of international origin, our client understands that customers still value quality products, expert advice, and exceptional service, with all this delivered at a competitive price.
Overview
Reporting to the Buying director the role will always be carried out in accordance with the company processes and standards. All Buyer Administrators works with and supports the Finance team, Sales team and Operations team.
The role is based in Naas and visits to members / suppliers will be required but only in agreement with Buying Director / COO on a case-by-case basis.
Candidate must be organised, self-driven and proficient in Excel.
This is a role that if the right person were interested could lead onto other developments within the business.
Job Role
- Agree tasks and objectives with Department heads / Buying director.
- Deal sheet updates.
- EBIZ updates
- Monthly supplier figures
- Supplier Quarterly key category comparison
- Portal communication
- Monthly reports
- Portal updates
- New Supplier account forms
- Warehouse product codes
- Member orders – Seasonal
- Supplier orders – Seasonal
- Supplier PIM information
- Container costings – Seasonal
- Suppliers follow ups – Seasonal.
- Member packs – Seasonal
- Container tracking & Updates
You will have:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks and deadlines
- Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data handling, reporting, and analysis)
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling supplier and financial data
- Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with internal teams (Finance, Sales, Operations)
- Ability to follow structured company processes and standards consistently
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload fluctuations
- Experience or comfort working with systems/portals and data entry
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to support cross-functional departments
- Adaptability and willingness to grow within the business (career development potential)
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