A Bit About Dreams & Sofatime Our mission is to be the first choice for beds & sofas in Ireland; to make every customer experience with us exceptional. That's what makes us different! About the Role Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring smooth operations? Were seeking a proactive and reliable Buying and Merchandising Administrator to join our team. In this key role, youll provide vital administrative support to ensure our buying and merchandising functions run seamlessly. This is a maternity cover 12-month contract position, office-based role in our Head Office. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. As a Buying and Merchandising Administrator, youll be responsible for maintaining accurate product and stock data, managing supplier communications and coordinating with internal teams to ensure efficient processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a role where your organisational skills can make a real difference, this is the opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities Buying Responsibilities Setup and maintenance of products and promotions on order and price files. Maintain product and price information files. Update product price files with changes and discounts when applicable. Compile ticket files weekly for the Marketing team and prepare POS briefs. Ensure Guardsman registration for all new team members and annual renewal of current certifications. Maintain annual fire certificates for all products. Update the promotional calendar with promotional activity for beds and sofas. Track competitor activity and provide weekly updates highlighting key changes. Complete monthly competitor visits to stores and report on findings. Assist branches with queries. Merchandising Responsibilities Support the running of the merchandising team to maximise efficiency and profitability. Responsibility and communication of various team reports including Stock Pending, PO holds, Late Goods, and Guardsman Delivered Sales. Booking and tracking of transport and advising the stock team of updates or delays. Weekly stock intake input and working with warehouse and suppliers to address any discrepancies. Working with the stock controller to sign off on customer orders and containers. Booking in loads and managing TSS Declarations. Provide stock support to stores, including stock pending emails, replenishment, spot-checking stock takes, and ensuring accurate lead times. Compile and update supplier lists with correct contacts and lead times. About You Were looking for a dedicated and organised professional with the following skills and attributes: Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within buying, merchandising, or logistics environments. Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and warehouse or stock management systems. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks effectively. Good communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with teams, suppliers, and external contacts. A proactive and problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently. A positive can-do attitude with a commitment to high standards of quality and service. Please note the closing date may change if the company receives a suitable number of applications.