Purchasing Assistant

Onnec; Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Onnec Group in Ireland is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our Procurement Department. The successful candidate will be based in our Clonshaugh office and will report to the Purchasing Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a progressive and supportive team with opportunities for growth and career development. You will raise and process purchase orders, obtain supplier quotations, track deliveries, maintain purchasing records, and support supplier onboarding, contract

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or administration.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Familiar with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot in business.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing/financial systems.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Obtain quotations from approved suppliers and compare pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing, availability and order queries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data and procurement documentation.
• Track outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and administration of approved supplier lists.
• Support the procurement team with contract and supplier management activities.
• Assist with stock control and inventory monitoring where applicable.
• Produce purchasing reports and analyse spend data.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procurement procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Projects, Finance and Logistics teams to meet business requirements.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Administration

Attention to detail

Numerical abilities

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Customer-focused

Relationship-building

Analytical abilities

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Onnec Group

ONNEC Group is a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

Onnec Group

ONNEC Group is a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere. From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity. We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Silver Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As part of our continued growth and expansion we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join our Procurement Department. The successful candidate will be based in our Clonshaugh office and will report to the Purchasing Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a progressive and supportive team with opportunities for growth and career development.

What you'll be doing as our Purchasing Assistant:

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Obtain quotations from approved suppliers and compare pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing, availability and order queries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data and procurement documentation.
• Track outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and administration of approved supplier lists.
• Support the procurement team with contract and supplier management activities.
• Assist with stock control and inventory monitoring where applicable.
• Produce purchasing reports and analyse spend data.
• Support cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procurement procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Projects, Finance and Logistics teams to meet business requirements.

What we're looking for in our Purchasing Assistant:

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement or administration role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-assisted tools within a business environment.
• Experience using ERP, purchasing or financial systems.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.

The above list in non-exhaustive, however severs as a general overview of what is expected in the role of an Purchasing Assistant. Onnec reserves the right to expand the above duties.