Junior Purchasing Specialist – Growth in Procurement

CREGG; Galway; On-site; Confidential; 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

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.