Procurement Specialist — Hospitality (Five-Star Hotel)

Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate; Clarecastle; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Leisure Centre Membership

Sick Pay Scheme

Company Events

Complimentary On-Site Parking

Wellness Programme

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Discount Rates across Dromol

Job summary

Dromoland Castle Resort invites applications for a Purchaser in our Purchasing Department. This role supports day-to-day procurement activities across a busy five-star hospitality environment, requiring accuracy, organisation and the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in purchasing or accounts payable, experience with Opera and Procure Wizard, and strong IT and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in purchasing, procurement, accounts payable or similar administrative role.
• Experience using Opera and Procure Wizard.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Hospitality or food and beverage purchasing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Researching suppliers and negotiating best value.
• Tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery.
• Entering and maintaining order information in internal systems.
• Managing Procure Wizard orders and sourcing alternatives.
• Sourcing new products and obtaining quotes.
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Monitoring market prices and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintaining stock levels and seasonal adjustments.
• Processing supplier invoices and credits accurately.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and payment processing.
• Ensuring invoices match delivery docs and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with year-end audit requests from CFO.
• Maintaining product knowledge across food and beverage.
• Communicating professionally with suppliers and internal teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement of purchasing systems.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Numerical & analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Opera

Procure Wizard

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Dromoland Castle Resort invites applications for a Purchaser in our Purchasing Department. This role supports day-to-day procurement activities across a busy five-star hospitality environment, requiring accuracy, organisation and the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in purchasing or accounts payable, experience with Opera and Procure Wizard, and strong IT and Excel skills.