Junior Procurement Assistant

The Merrion Hotel, Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on duty

Uniform provided and dry cleaning

Health insurance contributions

Contributory pension from day one

Increased holiday entitlement with len

Travel and Bike-to-Work schemes

Training and career development

Job summary

The Merrion Hotel in Dublin is seeking a Junior Procurement Assistant to join our Procurement & Sustainability Department. You will support day-to-day procurement and stores functions, ensuring goods are received, stored, and distributed correctly while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will work with the Procurement Supervisor and Head of Procurement to uphold sustainability objectives and cost-efficiency goals in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Professional, positive and responsible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect deliveries; ensure quantities match PO.
• Notify supervisors and suppliers of discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Record purchasing data using the hotel systems.
• Prepare and process requisitions, returns and transfers.
• Maintain organization and hygiene in receiving and storage areas.
• Assist with monthly and annual stocktakes.
• Issue stock to departments per approved requests.
• Ensure HACCP compliance for food delivery and storage.
• Support sustainability initiatives within Procurement.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Inventory familiarity

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations | Procurement
Salary: Negotiable salary

The Merrion, one of Dublin’s most luxurious five-star hotels and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is renowned for its timeless elegance, exceptional service, and dedicated team. We are now seeking a Junior Procurement Assistant to join our Procurement & Sustainability Department.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within a structured and supportive environment, contributing to the smooth and efficient operations of the hotel’s purchasing and supply chain activities.

As Junior Procurement Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day procurement and stores functions of the hotel. You will ensure that goods are received accurately, stored correctly, and distributed efficiently to all departments while maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

You will also work closely with the Procurement Supervisor and Head of Procurement to uphold the hotel’s sustainability objectives and cost-efficiency goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect all deliveries, ensuring quality and quantity match purchase orders.
• Notify the Procurement Supervisor and suppliers of any discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Record and manage purchasing data accurately using the hotel’s procurement systems.
• Prepare and process requisitions, returns, and transfers as required.
• Maintain proper organization and hygiene standards in the Goods Receiving bay and storage areas.
• Assist with monthly and annual stocktakes.
• Issue stock and supplies to departments according to approved requests.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards for food delivery and storage.
• Support sustainability initiatives within the Procurement Department.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, fire, and hygiene regulations.
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Procurement Supervisor or Management.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You should have:

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• A professional, positive, and responsible approach to work.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with inventory systems (training provided).
• Previous experience in a similar role or in a hotel environment is an advantage but not essential.
• A strong sense of initiative and commitment to five-star standards.

At The Merrion, we value our people and are proud to offer excellent working conditions and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning.
• Health and dental insurance contributions.
• Contributory pension scheme from your first day.
• Increased holiday entitlement with length of service.
• €300 “Recommend a Friend” bonus.
• Employee discounts for accommodation, dining, and spa experiences.
• Complimentary wellness initiatives such as yoga classes.
• Travel and Bike-to-Work tax-saving schemes.
• Continuous training and career development opportunities.