Purchasing Administrator

PE Global Recruitment have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Administrator to join our client’s purchasing division. The role is based in Ennis, Co. Clare.

This is a permanent position and the role is paying a competitive salary package. Excellent progression opportunities are also available for interested candidates. 

Job Description

The Purchasing Administrators responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The Purchasing Administrator will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.

To be successful in this role you should be able to develop efficient procurement solutions and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. Ultimately, an outstanding Purchasing Administrator should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be an analytical thinker, and demonstrate a good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.

Purchasing Responsibilities:

• Review and request approvals for all orders
• Request quotations from suppliers
• Follow up orders: confirm delivery dates, tracking numbers, customs…
• Arrange collections/ deliveries to site/ office
• Review and evaluate suppliers on a continual basis
• Responsible for returns of damaged goods or goods under warranty.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice discrepancies

Project Administration

• Create new project listings
• Create monthly project claims
• Create invoices on Sage.
• Attend Weekly projects meeting
• On off hire of MEWP

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Sage essential

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Impeccable time-management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• A focus on understanding and enhancing sustainability.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.

Experience

• Purchasing qualification desirable but not essential
• 3-5 years Previous Administration/Purchasing experience essential 

Previous experience within the HVAC sector an advantage but not essential