Purchasing Administrator

Job title: Purchasing Administrator

Company: Maxi Zoo


Job description: Who We Are:We are the #1 pet supplier in Europe with more than 15,000 employees, over 2,700 stores and pet salons, and a constantly growing digital world. But: we are not satisfied yet, because we want to make the life of pets and humans easier, better and happier every day.Driven by our vision “Happier Pets. Happier People,” we are creating a unique pet ecosystem that combines online and brick & mortar stores, digital services, data-based solutions and state-of-the-art logistics. To do this, we need ambitious people who love animals and strive to create the future – with first-class prospects for their own development. With us, the love of animals and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally are inseparable.Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer with 34 stores in the Republic of Ireland – located in Westmeath (Mullingar), Tipperary (Clonmel), Wexford (Gorey), Carlow, Waterford, Cork (Ballincollig, Blackpool, Mahon, Midleton & Turners Cross), Dublin (Blanchardstown, Coolock, Finglas, Tallaght Arena, Tallaght Belgard, Liffey Valley, Omni, Leopardstown & Nutgrove), Kildare (Naas, Newbridge & Maynooth), Wicklow (Bray), Limerick, Longford, Louth (Drogheda and Dundalk), Meath (Ashbourne and Navan), Sligo, Kerry (Tralee & Killarney) and Laois (Portlaoise).Description:Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers.Maxi Zoo Ireland are seeking to recruit a Purchasing Administrator for a full time position within our Head Office located in Ballincollig, Co. Cork.This represents an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established purchasing team and grow their retail procurement experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated candidate. Ideally you have proven experience working in a retail environment, strong IT system skills and a passion for pets.Core tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of our product assortment Master data file
• Collaborate with our corporate centre in Germany about new product lines, all correspondence is done in English
• Setting up new products/ delisting old products
• Conducting regular competitor analysis and price surveys to ensure our range is in line with market trends
• Collaborate with our Finance team and support on resolution for any invoice queries
• Liaise with our store management and operations teams on general queries
• Update and manage weekly news store communication document
• Support with general ad hoc purchasing team duties

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong analytical skills with data management experience
• Strong IT skills, competent Excel user (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
• Team player with good communication and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Retail experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field or 1 to 2 years in procurement role desirable

Why join us?· An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer· Work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals· Competitive salary· Pension· Hybrid office arrangements· Employee Assistance Programme· Paid annual leave· Employee Discount – up to 40% staff discount and 20% off in our salons.· Career development· Paid maternity and paternity leave· Sick pay· Flexible working hours· Bike to Work scheme

Expected salary: €34000 – 35000 per year

Location: Ballincollig, Co Cork

Job date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:26:25 GMT

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