Purchasing Administrator

Role overview

JJ Rhatigan & Company is a major building contractor operating across Ireland and the UK. The business is hiring a Purchasing Administrator for its Galway location, offering the chance to join an established main contractor and contribute to award-winning projects valued in the multi-million-euro range.

What you will do

• Oversee important purchasing spend categories, including items such as PPE and concrete accessories.
• Support the processing and updating of delivery dockets so records remain current.
• Issue material tender requests by email.
• Review quotations and compile comparison documents for approval.
• Help ensure procurement of goods and services is handled consistently and ethically.
• Stay informed about changes and trends in local, national, and international supply markets.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Assist in identifying and selecting suppliers for sites across different locations.
• Keep SAP price books updated on a routine basis.
• Review spend on SAP for agreed products and, where needed, launch tender enquiries to secure competitive pricing.
• Monitor and report project costs against budgets for agreed spend categories.
• Support the extraction of information from bills of quantities under supervision to help obtain tender quotations.
• Understand the commercial and basic operational principles behind the function.
• Contribute to purchasing and procurement tasks wherever needed.
• Develop strong product knowledge for regularly purchased materials and the suppliers who can deliver within required timelines.

What they are looking for

• Someone who can rank procurement issues by priority and respond effectively.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines for ordering goods and services on time.
• Good technical judgement to suggest alternative materials or working methods and assess value for money.
• Strong negotiation ability.
• Attention to detail when comparing quotes, spotting risks or opportunities, and acting accordingly.
• Clear communication skills across all levels of the supply market.
• Previous experience in construction is beneficial.

Benefits

• Attractive employment terms and a competitive salary for the right person.
• A strong benefits package.
• Clear opportunities for career growth.
• The chance to work on demanding and interesting projects and assignments.

Additional information

If you believe your background and skills fit this role, and you would like to join a well-regarded company with real scope to progress, the employer would like to hear from you.