Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official Best Workplace for Women! We are also listed as one of the 75 Best Large Workplaces in Europe and are recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity.
We are seeking a Buyer to join our Home Team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Product Performance
* Discover & purchase new and inspiring products ranges for Woodie’s Home within the departments strategic vision, always driving Woodie’s market share.
* Ongoing review of product performance within the existing range, exiting non-performers in planned process, and leveraging strong sellers to create further opportunity.
* Support achievement of sales growth to deliver budget revenue as well as gross margin consistent with the strategic business plan.
2. Supplier Management
* Evaluate supplier options according to price, service and quality and determine the best choices.
* Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best commercial trading arrangements for Woodie’s.
* Manage the supplier network to forge and maintain trust relationships that ensure best in class product quality and service levels, while promoting fair dealing.
3. Range Management
* Work with head of buying (home) to deliver range plan that supports overall department strategy.
* Create and maintain range planning tool specific to areas of responsibility, and develop range planning tool within Home department that improves range planning process.
* Support critical path for all range updates, working within total category range calendar, while also considering all range updates across all categories.
* Work with Merchandise Planning teams to monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget.
* Support head of buying (home) to report range updates to all levels of Woodie’s management.
* Support the development of Woodie’s Product Life Cycle management.
4. Relationship Management
* Maintain a high standard of communication at all levels within the business, including all category managers outside of Home function.
* Build relationships – work well with others, engage with colleagues, management, the wider business teams, forming strong working relationships.
* Confidently use relevant information to persuade others and to gain agreement and commitment.
5. Compliance and Risk Management:
* Ensure all buying activities comply with company policies, legal requirements and the Grafton Group ESG agenda.
* Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement and category management.
Key Skills:
* 5 Years Experience in retail buying
* Proven ability to drive sales results through a strong level of business acumen
* Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating
* Outstanding communication abilities
* Excellent organizational skills
* Up to speed with purchasing best practices, including ESG application for Woodie’s buying teams
* Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
* Excellent knowledge of MS Office; with focus on Excel capabilities
* Achievement of sales and margin targets, and working within stock budget
Our benefits include:
* Hybrid working (3 days on-site in Tallaght and 2 days remote-working each week)
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* Colleague Discount
* Gympass
* Company Pension
* Wellness Initiatives
* Paid Parental leave
* Sick-pay
* Discounted Healthcare
* Flexi-Wage - Choose your own pay cycle!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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