Hire Desk & Procurement Coordinator

BAM UK & Ireland

Kildare

On-site

EUR 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Hire Desk & Procurement Assistant to coordinate plant, tools, equipment, and site services for construction projects. The role supports procurement activities, ensuring on-time delivery and cost-efficient sourcing across Kill, Kildare Head Office and sites.

The successful candidate will have procurement or admin experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to liaise with suppliers and project teams.

Qualifications

Experience in an administrative, procurement, purchasing, or hire desk role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

Arrange the hire of plant, machinery, tools, and equipment for construction sites.
Obtain quotations from approved suppliers and negotiate competitive rates.
Process hire requests and raise purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
Monitor equipment hire periods and ensure off-hire requests are processed promptly to avoid unnecessary costs.
Maintain accurate records of all hired equipment and associated documentation.
Coordinate deliveries, collections, and exchanges with suppliers and site teams.
Resolve supplier queries, breakdowns, and equipment replacement requirements.
Produce regular reports on hire spend and utilisation.
Source materials, consumables, and services required for construction projects.
Obtain and compare supplier quotations to achieve best value.
Raise purchase orders and ensure compliance with procurement policies.