A leading grocery retailer in County Kildare, Naas, is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Buying Director. The role involves liaising with suppliers, conducting market analysis, and proposing new products. Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills, with experience in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits including paid holidays and medical insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading grocery retailer in Naas, County Kildare, is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Buying Director/Manager. Responsibilities include managing supplier communications and participating in competitor analysis. Requires strong organisational and communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits, including 5 weeks' paid holiday and company pension after 4 years. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About The Role The role of the Buying Assistant is to provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Buying Director / Manager. Key Responsibilities Participate in competitor shopping and analysis with the other members of the Buying Team. Manage the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information regarding products under their responsibility. Act as the main point of contact with suppliers for the products under their responsibility. Liaise with UK colleagues as required for products under their responsibility. Escalate issues to their Buying Director / Manager as required. Essential Requirements Commercially minded and conscious of the impact that their work has on the wider business. Proven ability to work on their own initiative. Experience in a busy, deadline driven environment. Excellent written and verbal communication and administration skills. Organisational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks. Full drivers’ licence. Desirable Requirements Experience in a buying department. A genuine interest in the food and grocery sector. Experience working with 3rd party agencies. Experience working in a team environment. Benefits You’ll get 5 weeks’ paid holiday, plus bank holidays. Hybrid working model which will allow employees to work 3 days a week from office and 2 days a week from home. Company Pension (after 4 years). Private Employee Medical Insurance (after 4 years). Long service awards and sick pay entitlement. Maternity, paternity, neonatal and adoption leave after 1 year. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About The Role The role of the Buying Assistant is to provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Buying Director / Manager. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact with suppliers for the products under their responsibility. Liaise with international colleagues as required for products under their responsibility. Complete market and competitor analysis for your category area. Identify and propose new products within your category area. Manage the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information regarding products under their responsibility. Escalate issues to their Buying Director / Manager as required. Essential Requirements Commercially minded and conscious of the impact that their work has on the wider business. Proven ability to work on their own initiative. Experience in a busy, deadline driven environment. Excellent written and verbal communication and administration skills. Organisational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks. Full drivers’ licence. Desirable Requirements Experience in a buying department. A genuine interest in the food and grocery sector. Experience working with 3rd party agencies. Experience working in a team environment. Benefits You’ll get 5 weeks’ paid holiday, plus bank holidays. Hybrid working model which will allow employees to work 3 days a week from office and 2 days a week from home. Company Pension (after 4 years). Private Employee Medical Insurance (after 4 years). Long service awards and sick pay entitlement. Maternity, paternity, neonatal and adoption leave after 1 year. #J-18808-Ljbffr
It feels brilliant to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so. That’s how you’ll feel as a Stock Assistant with Aldi. It’s a really fast paced environment, so there’s certainly no risk of getting bored. And everyone here understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success - and gets on with doing it. Time will fly by as you work hard in our compact teams, to keep stock losses to a minimum, help out with inventory counting, check off deliveries and ensure the shelves are fully stocked. And, of course, you’ll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. Benefits 15 - 20 hours per week, however additional hours may be available 4 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays Sick pay, long service awards, maternity, paternity and adoption leave plus many more benefits subject to tenure In addition to the full training programme when you first join, you’ll receive some of the best training and development throughout your Aldi career Career progression opportunities Application process The application process consists of an online application whereby successful candidates will then progress to the interview stage of the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
It feels brilliant to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so. That’s how you’ll feel as a Stock Assistant with Aldi. It’s a really fast paced environment, so there’s certainly no risk of getting bored. And everyone here understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success - and gets on with doing it. Time will fly by as you work hard in our compact teams, to keep stock losses to a minimum, help out with inventory counting, check off deliveries and ensure the shelves are fully stocked. And, of course, you’ll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. Benefits 15 - 20 hours per week, however additional hours may be available 4 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays Sick pay, long service awards, maternity, paternity and adoption leave plus many more benefits subject to tenure In addition to the full training programme when you first join, you’ll receive some of the best training and development throughout your Aldi career Career progression opportunities Application process The application process consists of an online application whereby successful candidates will then progress to the interview stage of the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
It feels brilliant to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so. That’s how you’ll feel as a Stock Assistant with Aldi. It’s a really fast paced environment, so there’s certainly no risk of getting bored. And everyone here understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success - and gets on with doing it. Time will fly by as you work hard in our compact teams, to keep stock losses to a minimum, help out with inventory counting, check off deliveries and ensure the shelves are fully stocked. And, of course, you’ll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. Benefits 15 - 20 hours per week, however additional hours may be available 4 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays Sick pay, long service awards, maternity, paternity and adoption leave plus many more benefits subject to tenure In addition to the full training programme when you first join, you’ll receive some of the best training and development throughout your Aldi career Career progression opportunities Application process The application process consists of an online application whereby successful candidates will then progress to the interview stage of the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
It feels brilliant to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so. That’s how you’ll feel as a Stock Assistant with Aldi. It’s a really fast paced environment, so there’s certainly no risk of getting bored. And everyone here understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success - and gets on with doing it. Time will fly by as you work hard in our compact teams, to keep stock losses to a minimum, help out with inventory counting, check off deliveries and ensure the shelves are fully stocked. And, of course, you’ll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. Benefits 15 - 20 hours per week, however additional hours may be available 4 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays Sick pay, long service awards, maternity, paternity and adoption leave plus many more benefits subject to tenure In addition to the full training programme when you first join, you’ll receive some of the best training and development throughout your Aldi career Career progression opportunities Application process The application process consists of an online application whereby successful candidates will then progress to the interview stage of the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Aldi Ireland. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range About The Role Reporting to a Buying Director and leading a team of Buying Assistants the successful candidate will help to drive sales, profitability and innovation through effective leadership, analytical skills, and passion for product. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop Buying Assistants, fostering a high-performance team culture, following the principles of the Aldi Management System. Manage supplier relationships, including selection, negotiation, performance assessment, and ongoing engagement. Drive category performance through strategic planning, financial analysis, and ownership of product range, innovation and quality. Prepare and deliver accurate forecasts, commercial recommendations, and presentations using key data insights and market intelligence. Support senior leadership by contributing to range planning, participating in category reviews and product sign-off, and providing cover for the Buying Director as needed. Responsible for the full end to end product life cycle, adhering to all key timelines and ensuring accurate product and contractual set up by the Buying Assistant team. Benefits You will get 5 weeks’ paid holiday, plus bank holidays. Hybrid working model which will allow employees to work 2 days a week from home and 3 days a week in the office. Company Pension. Private Employee Medical Insurance. Long service awards and sick pay entitlement. Maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Neonatal leave (after 1 year). Essential Requirements Commercial FMCG supplier experience. Experience leading and managing a team, fostering a results-driven and market-aware working environment. Experience developing and presenting strategic category and business plans informed by complete product knowledge, market trends, commercial insights, and data analysis. Product development and negotiation experience. Desirable Requirements Proven people management experience with strong communication skills and the ability to produce executive-level written work. Demonstrates passion for the category/industry, with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail. Highly organized, with the ability to plan effectively, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines. Commercially minded with strong analytical and numerical skills to support data-driven decision-making. Adaptable team player who has taken on cross-functional responsibilities such as mentoring or process ownership. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr
