Junior Procurement Officer

McKeon Group

Ashbourne

Hybrid

EUR 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Income protection

Death in service

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

McKeon Group, a long-established Irish construction and building services contractor, seeks a Junior Procurement Officer to support procurement, accounts, ESG and fleet/tool management. You will report to the Procurement Manager and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage documentation and schedules.

The role requires 1–2 years in administration, strong communication, and Excel proficiency, with hybrid work after probation and a head office in Ashbourne.

Qualifications

1–2 years in an administrative role
Procurement experience is advantageous, not necessarily in construction/tech sectors
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Procurement: Prepare and issue purchase orders; build relationships with suppliers for timely enquiries.
Document Control: Support accounts by processing supplier delivery documentation.
Quotations & Tend ers: Issue enquiries for materials, plant, tools and vehicles; review quotes and analyse for the Procurement Manager.
Fleet Administrator: Act as main contact for managing the company fleet.
Hilti OnTrack Administrator: Manage plant and tools using Hilti OnTrack software.
ESG Support: Assist with ESG rollout and carbon footprint reporting initiatives over 12–24 months.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor relations

Document control

Quotations & tenders

Fleet management

Hilti OnTrack

ESG support

Tools

Procurement software

Hilti OnTrack

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Junior Procurement Officer

McKeon Group is a long-established Irish construction and building services contractor, delivering projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education and heritage. With over 70 years of experience, the Group offers construction, fit-out and facilities services to both public and private clients. Hereworks, its technology division, specialises in smart building solutions, audio-visual systems and full-stack integration, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Together, they provide a comprehensive approach to building and technology projects, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.

What’s the opportunity?

We are currently looking for an ambitious, self-motivated individual to join McKeon Group & Hereworks as a Junior Procurement Officer.
In this role, you’ll play an important part in our operations team, supporting procurement, accounts, ESG, and fleet and tool management.
You’ll report directly to the Procurement Manager and work closely with both internal colleagues and external vendors, while managing documentation and procurement schedules.

Benefits of joining Mckeon Group

McKeon Group & Hereworks prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team.
Pension Scheme
Income Protection and Death in Service scheme
Membership in Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

What will you be doing? (Responsibilities)

Procurement: Prepare and issue purchase orders using our procurement software. Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely handling of enquiries.
Document Control: Support the accounts team by ensuring supplier delivery documentation is processed promptly via our procurement system.
Quotations & Tenders: Issue enquiries to suppliers for materials, plant hire, tools and vehicles. Review quotes and prepare analysis for the Procurement Manager.
Fleet Administrator: Act as the main point of contact for managing the company fleet.
Hilti OnTrack Administrator: Oversee the management of plant and tools using Hilti OnTrack software.
ESG Support: Support the Procurement Manager with the rollout of our ESG initiatives over the next 12–24 months. Assist with implementing software used to measure and report the Group’s carbon footprint.

What do you need?

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an administrative role.
Previous experience in a Procurement role is highly advantageous, although experience does not need to be within the Construction or Technology sectors.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Construction and/or Technology, products and services is highly advantageous.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team and liaise effectively with various departments.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, proactive, with a can-do attitude.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

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