Overview
Buying Assistant Jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland at &Open
Title: Buying Assistant
Company: &Open
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
ABOUT &OPEN
Better gifting at scale: We’re redefining corporate gifting, for less waste, and more impact.
We’re a post-Series A Irish start-up in high growth mode.
Clients include Airbnb, Intercom, Etsy and more.
Join our passionate and curious team in making care and kindness everyday business practices.
ABOUT THE TEAM
&Open’s Buying and Merchandising team is growing. Together, we source imaginative, creative gifts from world renowned brands and suppliers. We determine clients’ needs and locate best in class brand partners to deliver the perfect gifting moment. Come help drive &Open forward creating memorable gifting experiences for our clients worldwide.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Buying Assistant to support our Buying and Merchandising Team. Primary responsibilities will include communicating with our brand partners and suppliers, ensuring the successful placement and delivery of purchase orders. Coordinating product samples and supporting trend presentations.
We are passionate about minimising our carbon footprint and searching for someone who is equally aligned when it comes to sustainability. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience with great decision-making skills and a keen eye for detail.
WHAT YOU’LL DO?
Gifts. Assist to create trend driven gift ranges. Support with gift selection and placing PO’s.
Marketing.Assist our marketing team with any new launch gifts and align on content creation.
Relationship-build.Nurture and support the relationship with existing vendors/suppliers as well as prospective suppliers.
Handle logistics. Keep track of deliveries and expected ETA’s for clients.
Source.Proactively and continuously assist to source creative and imaginative products globally.
Support. Assist our Buyer and Merchandiser with day to day buying tasks.
Cross-communicate.Guarantee &Open’s gift experience strikes a balance of form and function by frequently communicating with both our Design and Logistics team.
Refine.Work to build a better gifting programme, day by day. Frequently find ways to improve sustainability efforts or increase efficiency.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
A business degree or equivalent
A postgraduate degree in Buying /Supply Chain or equivalent is preferred, not essential.
An internship within a Buying department is preferred.
Inherent interest in gifting trends and design.
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft excel.
Experience in ecommerce is beneficial.
Commercial retail experience in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Strong communication and attention to detail skills.
Proactive approach showing initiative to constantly improve &Open’s offering
Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritise assignments and responsibilities, adhere to strict
deadlines and work well in a fast paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross functional teams.
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Hybrid Working Model
Company Pension
Healthcare cover
25 days Annual Leave + 2 Company Days
Maternity and Paternity Paid Leave
Exciting experience in a fast-paced start-up environment
Employee Stock Options plan
LOCATION
We are based in Dublin, Ireland
