Purchasing Administrator

Production Equipment Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Production Equipment Europe is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our busy Purchasing Team in Galway. You will coordinate communication between the Purchasing Department and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring orders are processed on time and inventory is managed efficiently.

Ideal candidates have procurement exposure, strong admin skills, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in purchasing/logistics
• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or business preferable
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP experience desirable
• Flexible and pro-active attitude
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Ensure purchase orders are processed and expedited within required time frames
• Confirm orders and route relevant information to the correct team
• Ensure timely follow up on open and overdue purchase orders
• Manage and reduce excess inventory levels
• Review returns and damaged goods
• Work to agreed time scales and deadlines
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors
• Monitor the supply performance of vendors
• Participate in ad hoc projects from a Purchasing perspective

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.
• Excellent negotiation 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.