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Purchasing Assistant (Engineering)

Type Permanent

Salary Negotiable

Location Cork (All)

Ref # 7800

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We are delighted to be partnering with a renowned leader in the engineering space, serving top multinational companies in Ireland for over 30 years, in their search for a Purchasing Administrator to join the team.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing sales administration, inventory management, and procurement processes and you will make a meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about Purchasing and Procurement and are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation, this could be for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

  • Manage sales enquiries and quotes, liaising with suppliers and coordinating with the Production team.
  • Transition sales quotes into orders, assess stock levels, and generate purchase orders as needed.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels, track inventory records, and manage part revision history.
  • Issue purchase orders to selected suppliers, monitor order statuses, and verify supplier invoices.
  • Source materials and services essential for production, evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

  • Previous experience in office administration, preferably in Sales, Purchasing, or Production.
  • Strong organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, both internally and externally.
  • Proficiency in office software; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
  • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

 

 

 

 

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Hi, we’re Barden.  We’re the Partner Led Talent Advisory & Recruitment Firm that puts Talent first. With practices across Accounting & Tax, Business Support, Financial Services, Legal, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, and Technology, we help build world-class teams for Ireland’s top companies and we help top Talent achieve their ambitions. Simple.

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Working with Jonathan’s team
Jonathan Olden leads a team of accounting recruitment experts that work exclusively with the accounting professionals across Munster. With a deep understanding of leading businesses, team structures, cultures and the nuances of the Munster market, Jonathan and his team, many of whom are accountants themselves, go to great lengths to provide a consultative and supportive service to the people they work with. Jonathan and his team are where accounting professionals in Munster go for advice before they start looking for a job.

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