Assistant Purchasing Manager

Inform3 Recruitment; Lusk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager for a client in North Co. Dublin. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of administration experience in purchasing or supply chain, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. Responsibilities include maintaining purchasing systems, handling purchasing orders, and working closely with the Senior Purchasing Manager. The position offers a competitive salary of €45K - €50K and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of administration experience required.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes essential.
• Experience with documentation and management of purchasing systems required.

Responsibilities

• Control and maintain updating of all systems required.
• Support ordering of chemicals and PPE.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate and aligned with lead times.

Skills

Experience in purchasing, buying, or supply chain

Excellent Customer Service relations

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Proficient in MS Excel

Job description

Job Title – Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job Location – North Co. Dublin

Salary – €45K - €50K BOE

About the Company:

Inform3 are currently recruiting for an Assistant Purchasing Manager to join our client’s team who are based in North Co. Dublin that is easily commutable from Drogheda, Ashbourne and Lucan.

This role is suited to someone who has 3 years administration experience and has the ability to learn on the job and work within a great team that strive for improvement.

You will be providing full support and assistance to the Senior Purchasing Manager in all areas within the company.

Duties Include:

• To control and maintain any relevant and updating of all systems that are required.
• Support ordering of chemicals and PPE, maintaining agreed stockholding levels in line with usage and compliance requirements.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate and aligned with lead times, MOQ’s, pricing and supplier agreements.
• To deal with and prioritise all invoices and purchasing orders that are requested.
• To deal with customers on a regular basis face-to-face or on the phone and assist with anything that may require.
• To prepare and review Purchasing Agreements/Contracts and Service Agreements.
• Be responsible for reporting and developing regular reports on a daily basis.
• To complete all tenders within the time frame that is required.
• Represent and take control of the situations when the Senior Purchasing Manager is not available.
• Work together with the Quality team to ensure best practices are set in place.
• To adhere to the companies Rules & Regulations and follow them accordingly.

Essential Criteria:

• Extensive Experience in purchasing, buying or supply chain within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes.
• Excellent Customer Service relations.
• Experience with documentation and management of purchasing systems.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and Windows.
• Has strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle and control workload when necessary.

If you feel this is an opportunity that interests you, please contact Caolán for more information on 015 314 886.

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