Junior Purchasing Manager

CREGG; Galway; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG in Co Galway is seeking a motivated Junior Purchasing Manager to join our procurement team. This role supports supplier relationships, processes orders, and monitors stock to ensure cost-efficient purchasing.

You will work closely with colleagues to source suppliers, obtain quotations, raise purchase orders, and help maintain pricing databases. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate with strong IT skills will excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain is desirable.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day purchasing and procurement of goods, materials and services.
• Source new suppliers and obtain quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and support negotiations on pricing, terms and delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and work closely with relevant departments to ensure adequate supply.
• Track orders and deliveries, resolving any delays, shortages or discrepancies.
• Compare supplier prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and pricing databases.
• Assist with reviewing supplier performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Purchasing Manager and wider team with procurement projects and administrative duties.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Purchasing experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and organised Junior Purchasing Manager to join our team in Co Galway.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative, analytical and negotiation skills who is looking to develop their career within purchasing and procurement.

The successful candidate will support the purchasing function by managing supplier relationships, processing orders, monitoring stock levels and ensuring goods and services are purchased efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day purchasing and procurement of goods, materials and services.
• Source new suppliers and obtain quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and support negotiations on pricing, terms and delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and work closely with relevant departments to ensure adequate supply.
• Track orders and deliveries, resolving any delays, shortages or discrepancies.
• Compare supplier prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and pricing databases.
• Assist with reviewing supplier performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Purchasing Manager and wider team with procurement projects and administrative duties.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and policies.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, administration or a similar role is desirable.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all areas of purchasing and procurement.