Procurement Coordinator

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Coordinator for a leading healthcare provider in East Galway. The role is on-site, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with a salary in the 35–40k range depending on experience.

You will collaborate with hospital departments to procure materials, manage POs, and monitor stock, while leveraging SAP/Oracle ERP systems and MS Office. A Diploma/Cert in purchasing is required; APICS qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ work experience in Procurement/Buying/Purchasing.
• Diploma/Cert in purchasing or materials management; APICS qualification advantageous.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory, and supplier management.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; collaborative role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hospital departments to procure and review all material, consumable, and service requirements.
• Place orders with suppliers, manage purchase orders, and expedite orders.
• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly reporting with key metrics.
• Manage suppliers to secure best cost, delivery, and service quality.
• Monitor and control stock levels, minimising excess and obsolete materials.
• Oversee cycle count and annual stock takes, resolve invoice discrepancies, and support warehouse operations.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Inventory management

Supplier management

Multitasking

Education

Diploma/Cert in purchasing or materials management

APICS qualification in progress

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Procurement Coordinator

East Galway - On-site, Monday to Friday.

About Your New Employer

• Join a leading healthcare provider renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care and operations.
• Work in a collaborative team where your expertise directly supports hospital services. This is a sociable role where you will work within an established, experienced procurement team and closely with all internal departments and managers, helping them with their supplies needs.
• You will work closely with the Department Manager and will benefit from a culture that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and employee well-being.

About Your New Job

As the Procurement Specialist,youwill:

• Collaborate with hospital departments to procure and review all material, consumable, and service requirements.
• Place orders with suppliers, manage purchase orders, and expedite orders to meet customer needs.
• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, with key metrics and analysis to identify gaps and solutions.
• Manage suppliers to secure best cost, delivery, and service quality.
• Monitor and control stock levels, minimising excess and obsolete materials, implementing best practices like Kanban and consignment programs.
• Oversee cycle count and annual stock take processes, review and resolve invoice discrepancies, and support warehouse operations as needed.

Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8.00am–4.00pm
• Friday: 8.00am–3.30pm
• 37 hours per week

What Skills You Need

• 1+ years’ work experience in a Procurement/Buying/Purchasing environment.
• Diploma/Cert in purchasing or materials management; APICS qualified or working towards it would be advantageous but essential.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory, and supplier management.
• Excellent multitasking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle preferred).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills. This job is a very collaborative role and the successful candidate will be working closely with a variety of internal departments and Managers.
• Experience in hospital or medical device manufacturing is an advantage but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on level of Procurement experience, eg 35-40k
• Sick Leave: Entitlement based on length of service (up to 6 weeks full pay + 6 weeks at 50%).
• Pension: Optional contributory scheme from start, company contributions after 12 months’ service.
• Death in Service: Benefit at 3x annual salary from employment start date.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Full cover after 6 months’ service.
• Staff Discounted Scheme:
  • 10% discount on medical services
  • 20% discount on prescription drugs
  • 10% discount on cosmetic items in the shop
• Loyalty Bonuses: €1,000 at 3 years, €2,000 at 5 years, €3,000 at 10 years’ service.
• Education Assistance: Financial support for relevant training (T&Cs apply).
• Wellness Programs, active social club, cycle-to-work scheme, Save as You Earn.
• On-site car parking at €8.50 per month.