Purchasing Administrator

Production Equipment Europe; Galway; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Production Equipment Europe in Galway is hiring a Purchasing Administrator to join our busy Purchasing Team. You will help ensure smooth communication between the Purchasing Department and internal/external stakeholders while handling procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years in purchasing or logistics, a degree in a related field if possible, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in purchasing or logistics preferred.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or business preferable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring purchase orders are processed and expedited within required time frames.
• Confirming orders and routing relevant information to the correct Team.
• Ensuring timely follow up on open and overdue purchase orders.
• Managing and reducing excess inventory levels.
• Reviewing returns and damaged goods.
• Working to agreed time scales and deadlines.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors.
• Monitor the supply performance of vendors.
• Participation in ad hoc projects from a Purchasing perspective.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administration

Flexible / Proactive

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or Business

Tools

MS Office

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

Production Equipment Europe is a leading industrial distributor supplying over 90,000 products to customers nationwide.

We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join our busy Purchasing Team based in Galway. This role involves ensuring effective communication between the Purchasing Department and both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be familiar with procurement and supply chain procedures and capable of performing the administrative duties required within a busy Purchasing Team.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring purchase orders are processed and expedited within required time frames.
• Confirming orders and routing relevant information to the correct Team.
• Ensuring timely follow up on open and overdue purchase orders
• Managing and reducing excess inventory levels.
• Reviewing returns and damaged goods.
• Working to agreed time scales and deadlines.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors
• Monitor the supply performance of vendors
• Participation in ad hoc projects from a Purchasing perspective

Skills & Experience

• 1 – 3 years’ experience working in a purchasing and or logistics role preferred.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or business is preferable.
• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirable.
• Flexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellence.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment