Buyer / Procurement Specialist
Energise Recruitment Solutions
Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland (Hybrid) · Full Time
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- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Eligibility
- Candidates with prior experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain roles can apply, especially those with backgrounds in construction, engineering, ICT, security, or data centre environments. Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast-paced project setting and managing multiple priori…
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
This permanent Buyer / Procurement Specialist position is based in Dundalk, Ireland, with an office-based or hybrid working setup. The role sits within a fast-growing technology business that delivers ICT, security, and critical infrastructure solutions for major data centre projects throughout Europe.
You will join a business working on complex, mission-critical assignments and gain hands-on exposure to procurement, commercial, and supply chain work across large-scale construction and technology projects. The position is suited to someone who wants long-term career growth in a high-demand sector.
What you will do
- Purchase electrical, mechanical, ICT, security, and power infrastructure materials and components.
- Request supplier pricing and assess quotations.
- Handle negotiations around cost, delivery timelines, and contract terms.
- Create purchase orders and follow procurement timelines.
- Develop and preserve effective working relationships with suppliers.
- Review supplier performance in relation to quality, price, and delivery reliability.
- Work alongside project, engineering, commercial, and logistics teams.
- Keep procurement activity aligned with project schedules and delivery targets.
- Spot opportunities to reduce costs and limit supply chain exposure.
- Assist with material tracking and logistics support across multiple project sites.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting.
- Follow company processes, health and safety expectations, and contractual obligations.
What we are looking for
- Experience in a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or Supply Chain position.
- Good commercial judgement and confidence in negotiation.
- Background in construction, engineering, ICT, security, or data centre settings.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
- Practical experience using Excel and procurement systems.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a busy project environment.
- A detail-focused, proactive, and practical problem-solving approach.
Desirable background
- Previous exposure to data centre or mission-critical projects would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of procurement for electrical, mechanical, ICT, or security infrastructure is helpful.
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems is desirable.
- Understanding of European supplier networks and supply chain operations is beneficial.
What is on offer
- A permanent role with strong potential for long-term progression.
- Exposure to prominent data centre and critical infrastructure projects across Europe.
- A clear progression route toward Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, and broader leadership roles.
- Support for professional learning and industry qualifications.
- The opportunity to join an expanding business in a high-growth market sector.
Additional information
This role is intended for someone who wants to build a procurement career within a fast-moving technology and infrastructure environment.
Office-based / hybrid: Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland.
Permanent position: long-term career progression is highlighted as a key feature of the role.