Assistant Buyer

Job Description

Role: Assistant Buyer
Salary: €35,000-€40,000
Duration: Full Time
Location: Dublin

Assistant Buyer

Trusted leader in its field, combining deep market expertise with a global network that spans more than 70 countries. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, it employs hundreds of professionals who deliver strategic insights and tailored solutions to clients. Recent performance highlights include double-digit revenue growth and a significant increase in profits, reflecting strong market confidence and operational resilience.

You will uphold the highest standards in managing supplier information, documentation and processes, ensuring robust compliance, effective risk management and seamless operational efficiency across the organisation. You will be exceptionally organised, detail-focused and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. This role plays a critical part in driving efficient procurement operations and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate supplier data across all internal systems and ensure consistency.
• Prepare communications, approval forms and process updates for suppliers.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, quarterly business reviews and follow-up sessions.
• Monitor documentation regularly and request updates when necessary.
• Support the coordination of tender documents and evaluation materials.
• Conduct compliance checks in line with established procurement policies.
• Keep procurement trackers, dashboards, reports and shared folders up to date.
• Prepare performance summaries, packs and detailed reports for review.
• Identify and resolve missing or incorrect information promptly.
• Provide timely updates on procurement processes and requirements.
• Escalate issues quickly to maintain smooth operational workflows.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining organised and compliant records.
• Follow up on actions, document incidents and monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure onboarding processes for new suppliers are managed end-to-end.

Requirements
• Exceptional organisational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data management, reporting and tracker maintenance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong capability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset with a collaborative team approach.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve issues efficiently.
• Experience with preparing reports, dashboards and performance summaries.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.

What to do next
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Kym via email kym@tdtalent.ie