Procurement Assistant

Conack; Limerick; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Company pension

Phone & laptop

Career progression

Training & development

Major construction projects

Leading firm

Job summary

Conack, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing construction companies, invites applications for a Part-Time Procurement Assistant. You will support procurement of materials and services across multiple projects, working 8:00am–1:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Previous purchasing or procurement experience in construction is preferred, with good Excel/Outlook skills and Sage/Collsoft familiarity. The role offers exposure to major construction projects, pension benefits, and equipment support (phone & laptop).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
• Construction industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of construction materials and suppliers.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Sage, Collsoft, or similar software is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and services in line with project specifications.
• Source competitive prices from approved suppliers.
• Assist with supplier tenders and quotation analysis.
• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Process material requisitions from project sites.
• Coordinate material deliveries to sites.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Assist with supplier pricing and rebate agreements.
• Prepare procurement and supplier reports.
• Monitor supplier performance and highlight issues.
• Maintain the approved supplier list.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day procurement activities.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Tools

Sage

Collsoft

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join Conack, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing construction companies, delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors.

We are looking for a Part-Time Procurement Assistant to join our team, supporting the procurement of materials and services across our construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience, ideally within the construction industry, looking for a flexible part-time role.

What You'll Do

• Procure materials and services in line with project specifications
• Source competitive prices from approved suppliers
• Assist with supplier tenders and quotation analysis
• Raise and process purchase orders
• Process material requisitions from project sites
• Coordinate material deliveries to sites
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation
• Assist with supplier pricing and rebate agreements
• Prepare procurement and supplier reports
• Monitor supplier performance and highlight issues
• Maintain the approved supplier list
• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Support the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day procurement activities

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role
• Construction industry experience is highly advantageous
• Good understanding of construction materials and suppliers
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Sage, Collsoft, or similar software is advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently

What You’ll Get

• Part-time hours: 8:00am–1:00pm, Monday–Friday
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Phone & Laptop
• Career progression opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Opportunity to work across major construction projects
• Work with one of Ireland’s leading construction firms