Purchasing Assistant

Red Chair Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Killorglin, County Kerry. The role involves managing purchase orders, stock levels, and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have ERP/MRP systems knowledge, experience in a similar role, and excellent computer skills. The position offers a salary of €30,000 – €33,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Extended holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a similar purchasing role is essential.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP planning systems is essential, preferably SAP.
• Experience in invoice processing and use of invoice processing software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Placing of stock and spares purchase orders.
• Following up order acknowledgments and delivery dates with suppliers.
• Optimising stock levels to meet customer demand.

Skills

Experience in a similar purchasing role

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Invoice processing

Strong numerical skills

Excellent computer skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Our client, based in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their team in Killorglin, County Kerry. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Procurement, helping to ensure that stock levels of both equipment and consumables are always aligned with the needs of the company and its customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Placing of stock and spares purchase orders
• Following up order acknowledgments and delivery dates with suppliers
• Optimising stock levels to meet customer demand and minimising excess stock
• Regularly reviewing the classification of stock to meet the changing demand requirement of the customer, using the A/B/C/D stock holding class system
• Managing the phase out of products and the introduction of new products
• Setting up new items and suppliers in SAP
• Organising transportation of goods inward
• Dealing with supplier issues
• Manage customer/supplier returns
• Ensuring that all items meet quality standards
• Invoice processing and handling of related queries

Skills and Knowledge

• 1+ years’ experience in a similar purchasing role is essential
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP planning systems is essential, preferably SAP
• Knowledge of inventory management
• Experience in invoice processing and use of invoice processing software
• Excellent computer skills and strong numerical skills with competence in Excel / Word and other reporting tools are essential.

Salary is in the region of €30 – €33,000 plus yearly bonus, extended holidays and pension. For further information, please email me directly at [e-mail]