Assistant Buyer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Head Office - Dublin, Remote

About &Open

We’re the global gifting platform for companies that care.

Our platform sends gifts globally at scale, while our team guides the process with taste, thought and attention to detail.

As a B Corp-certified company, we’re all about less waste, more impact. At the end of the day, it’s not how much you send, it’s how you make people feel that matters.

Our customers include OpenAI, Hubspot, Revolut and Intercom.

Come and grow with us.

About the team

You’ll report directly to our Buyer, together our task is to create, source and bring thoughtful gifting moments to life. We determine clients’ needs, locate the best regional partners and help deliver gifts that resonate. While executing the above, we also make decisions that protect the planet, helping preserve vs destruct when it comes to product development and materials. Come help drive &Open forward with memorable unboxing experiences for customers worldwide.

About the role

We’re seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our team. Primary responsibilities will include supplier negotiation, new product development and inventory management. We are passionate about minimising our carbon footprint and searching for someone who’s equally aligned when it comes to sustainability. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience with great decision-making skills, a keen eye for detail with both a proactive and reactive approach.

What you'll do?

Liaise and negotiate. Work with existing suppliers to negotiate pricing and ensure client-determined quality, delivery and cost objectives are met.
Relationship-build. With existing vendors/suppliers as well as prospective suppliers.
Order processing Raise purchase orders, manage KPIs (e.g. margin targets), keep a close record of payment terms and shipping details, etc.
Source. Proactively and continuously source product globally. Negotiate deliveries to ensure consistent flow of inventory and maximise sales.
Support. Our Buyer and Merchandiser can require support with buy plans and supplier quotations.
Cross-communicate. Guarantee &Open’s gift experience strikes a balance of form and function by frequently communicating with gift designers and our logistics team.
Refine. Work to build a better gifting programme, day by day. Frequently find ways to improve sustainability efforts or increase efficiency within current processes.

What you'll need

3+ years of relevant work experience
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft 365®
Proven commercial trading experience in a fast-paced, reactive environment
Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Professional demeanour with strong communication skills
Impeccable attention to detail (on internal and external assignments)
Proactive attitude, showing initiative to constantly improve &Open’s offerings
Innovative thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments and responsibilities, adhere to strict deadlines and work well under pressure

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

Head Office: Dublin, Harold's Cross, Remote/Hybrid

All Welcome Here Statement

We believe diverse teammates, opinions and backgrounds generate a larger global impact and more considerate acts of care. &Open is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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