Assistant Purchasing Manager

JJ Rhatigan & Company is one of Ireland's leading Building Contractors, with operations throughout Ireland and the UK. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Purchasing Manager to join our award-winning team in Galway. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious main contractor and work with like-minded people on exciting multi-million-euro projects.

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will assist with day-to-day purchasing activities, contribute to cost-effective procurement, and develop an understanding of the supply market, supporting both project and overall business objectives.

Key duties:

• Assist the Purchasing Manager with the day to day operations of the Purchasing Department.
• Support the management of key categories of spend such as steel, insulation, concrete products and general site materials.
• Assist in reviewing purchase requests from sites to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Help resolve issues relating to materials delivered to site in a timely manner.
• Support colleagues in identifying suitable suppliers for material enquiries.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations, highlighting cost differences and potential issues.
• Assist in negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers where appropriate.
• Support the identification of new suppliers and assist in evaluating existing supplier performance.
• Assist in coordinating the redistribution of surplus materials between sites.
• Help ensure materials are ordered and delivered in line with project timelines.
• Maintain an ethical and consistent approach to procurement activities.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with suppliers.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, and reliability.
• Update and maintain the materials database and procurement data on the ERP system.
• Support spend analysis and assist with tender enquiries when required.
• Assist in monitoring project costs against budgets for assigned categories.
• Provide support in preparing information for tendering and procurement processes.

Key skills:

• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work to deadlines and support timely procurement of goods and services.
• Developing commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
• Basic technical understanding of construction materials.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail when reviewing quotes.
• Willingness to learn negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP or similar systems is an advantage.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to support all aspects of the procurement function.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

What JJR can offer you:

• Attractive terms of Employment & competitive salary for the right candidate
• Excellent Benefits
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments

If you feel you have the required skills and experience and are interested in joining a highly respected company with the opportunity to progress your career, we would be interested in hearing from you.