Junior Purchasing Assistant

Location: On site / Fox-And-Geese, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D22 RK49, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: FMCG Buying
Salary: Negotiable salary

Company Overview

Founded in 1998, Doyles Veg Prep is one of Ireland's leading suppliers of fresh fruit and vegetables. Operating a six day delivery schedule with a fully refrigerated fleet, we supply a diverse customer base including hotels, catering companies, and many of Ireland's best known bars and restaurants. Quality, consistency, and reliability are at the core of everything we do.

Role Purpose

The Junior Purchasing Assistant will support the buying team with day to day purchasing activities, supplier coordination, and stock management. This is an entry level role suited to someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in the food or fresh produce supply chain, with clear development opportunities into a Buyer role.

Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Supply Support

• Assist Buyers with daily purchasing of fresh produce
• Raise and amend purchase orders in line with demand forecast and sales requirements
• Communicate with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, shortages, and substitutions
• Track supplier confirmations and follow up on late or incomplete deliveries
• Support price checks and ensure accurate pricing on ordering systems

Stock & Inventory Support

• Monitor stock levels and flag low stock, over stocking, or potential waste
• Assist with inventory accuracy and stock rotation processes
• Support stock reconciliation and investigate variances as required

Quality & Compliance

• Support quality checks on incoming goods in line with company food safety and quality standards
• Report quality issues to Buyers and suppliers and assist with follow up actions
• Ensure all purchasing processes comply with food safety and internal procedures

Systems & Administration

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information
• Update internal systems with pricing, product, and supplier data
• Support reporting on purchasing activity, pricing, and supplier performance
• Work closely with Warehouse, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure alignment between purchasing and delivery requirements
• Escalate supply risks, shortages, or issues promptly
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the purchasing function

Key Requirements

• Strong interest in food, fresh produce, or supply chain operations
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with orders, pricing, and quality
• Good numerical skills and confidence working with data
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Excel or similar systems
• Proactive, flexible, and eager to learn
• Experience in retail, wholesale, food production, or FMCG
• Knowledge of seasonal produce or food supply chains
• Qualification or ongoing study in Business, Supply Chain, Food, or related field

What We Offer

• Entry point into a commercial buying and supply chain career
• Exposure to fresh produce markets and supplier networks
• Support, training, and development opportunities
• A dynamic, hands on working environment