Purchasing Support Administrator

CMS Distribution Ireland; Kiltimagh; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS Distribution Limited in Kiltimagh, IE is seeking a Purchasing Support & Inventory Administrative role to support the Purchasing Process and maintain inventory levels.

The role involves processing POs in SAP, coordinating with vendors, managing pricing and stock, and maintaining master data while meeting deadlines and collaborating with team members.

Qualifications

• Experience using SAP ERP for purchase orders.
• Strong Excel skills are an advantage.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and vendor interaction.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders to vendors using SAP ERP with accuracy and sign-off compliance.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure swift and accurate fulfilment of POs.
• Liaise with stakeholders on pricing and stock availability.
• Ensure incoterms and charges comply with company and vendor requirements.
• Maintain master data and pricing records.
• Respond to queries in the shared inbox within agreed timelines.
• Process stock transfers between CMS plants and coordinate with warehouses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Vendor management

Multitasking

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Qlik

Job description

Date: 19 Aug 2026

Location: Kiltimagh, IE

Company: CMS Distribution Limited

Job Purpose Summary

This role will support the Purchasing Support & Inventory Team by undertaking various Administrative Tasks, within the Purchasing Process, to help maintain inventory levels.

Role Responsibilities

• Processing of purchase orders to vendors using SAP ERP, ensuring accuracy and in compliance with internal sign-off processes and vendor requirements.
• Communication with vendors to ensure swift and accurate fulfilment of the PO.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure all parties are aligned around pricing and stock availability.
• Ensure financial charges and incoterms are compliant with the company’s and the vendor’s requirements and expectations.
• Support with maintaining accurate master data and pricing
• Respond to queries on the shared inbox in Teamwork Desk within agreed timelines
• Processing of stock transfers between CMS plants and liaising with the relevant warehouses

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to manage direct relationships with vendors and sales teams
• Ability to multi-task and understand several vendor procedures
• Good work ethic with the ability to work to deadline and under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team liaising with your colleagues to ensure all tasks are carried out
• Flexible with time and adaptable to change

Experience & Knowledge

• Good Excel skills a distinct advantage
• SAP and/or Qlik experience preferable
• Some understanding of supply chain

Key Traits

CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.