Construction Purchaser

O'Neill & Brennan Ireland; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan are recruiting a Purchaser to join our client, a construction contractor, in County Kerry, Ireland. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement of construction materials, tools and services, with emphasis on quality, cost control and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will source and negotiate with suppliers, manage POs, and support project teams to align material needs with schedules while tracking spend and ensuring regulatory and sustainability compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain role.
• Construction industry experience highly desirable.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or related discipline (BSc or higher preferred).
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with procurement or accounts systems.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of construction materials, tools, and services, ensuring quality, cost control, and timely delivery.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best value and build strong relationships.
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and procurement records using internal systems.
• Support project teams and Purchasing Manager to align material needs with schedules, including BOQ input.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, and delivery to maintain project efficiency.
• Track spend, ensure compliance with regulations and sustainability standards, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Sourcing

Supply Chain

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

BSc or higher in Supply Chain/Procurement/Business

Tools

Procurement systems

Accounts systems

Job description

Purchaser

Kerry

€45k – €55k

Overview:

O’Neill & Brennan are currently recruiting a Purchaser for our client, an construction contractor with commercial and industrial projects across Ireland. The successful candidate will join their team in County Kerry.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement of construction materials, tools, and services, ensuring quality, cost control, and timely delivery.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best value and build strong relationships.
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and procurement records using internal systems.
• Support project teams and Purchasing Manager to align material needs with schedules, including BOQ input.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, and delivery to maintain project efficiency.
• Track spend, ensure compliance with regulations and sustainability standards, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain role.
• Construction industry experience highly desirable.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or related discipline (BSc or higher preferred).
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with procurement or accounts systems.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance on offer.