Purchasing Officer

Job Description

Role: Purchasing Officer
Salary: €38,000-€42,000
Duration: Full Time
Location: Dublin

Purchasing Officer

This long established organisation is known for its experienced team and its reputation for providing dependable, high quality service across a broad region. Over the years, it has built strong relationships with a diverse range of clients, consistently emphasising responsiveness, professionalism and attention to detail. Its longevity and stable leadership reflect a commitment to maintaining high standards and meeting the needs of those it serves.

You will be responsible for managing an organisation’s purchasing activities, ensuring that goods and services are sourced efficiently, ethically and cost effectively. You’ll evaluate supplier options, negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance to maintain high standards of quality and reliability. By analysing market trends, comparing pricing and maintaining strong professional relationships, you will make informed buying decisions while staying within budget.

Responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements during procurement activities.
• Liaising with multiple teams to support smooth operations.
• Managing the collection, receipting and accurate recording of deliveries.
• Cross checking deliveries against paperwork and resolving any discrepancies.
• Providing general project support, including supplier coordination and documentation.
• Raising purchase orders with suppliers and ensuring proper internal processing.
• Tracking open orders, following up on delays and keeping clients updated.
• Preparing clear daily, weekly and monthly reports outlining any procurement issues or delays.
• Working to strict deadlines while maintaining accurate procurement records.
• Sourcing materials and obtaining competitive supplier quotations for client review.
• Securing client purchase orders to progress quotations and maintain budget alignment.
• Creating and updating sales orders within internal systems.
• Matching client POs to sales orders and coordinating timely invoice dispatch.
• Completing additional ad hoc procurement and administrative tasks as required.

Requirements
• Foundational knowledge of procurement processes
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A flexible, adaptable approach to day to day responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with sound judgment and the ability to make well informed decisions.
• Demonstrate integrity, reliability and a strong sense of urgency, with a clear focus on achieving results.

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