Junior Procurement Officer

About McKeon Group

McKeon Group is an Irish contractor with a long track record in construction and building services. For more than 70 years, the business has delivered work across commercial, healthcare, education, and heritage projects. Its service offering includes construction, fit-out, and facilities services for both public and private sector clients. The group also operates Hereworks, a technology division focused on smart building solutions, audio-visual systems, and end-to-end integration designed to improve user experience and operational performance. Together, these businesses combine established building expertise with modern technology capabilities.

Role overview

McKeon Group & Hereworks is seeking an ambitious and self-driven Junior Procurement Officer to support day-to-day operations. This position sits within the operations team and contributes to procurement, accounts, ESG, and fleet and tool administration. The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager and collaborate with internal teams as well as external suppliers while keeping procurement records and schedules well organised.

Key responsibilities

• Raise and send purchase orders through the company’s procurement system, while maintaining strong supplier relationships so enquiries are handled efficiently.
• Assist the accounts team by ensuring supplier delivery paperwork is processed quickly and accurately in the procurement platform.
• Contact suppliers for pricing on materials, plant hire, tools, and vehicles, then compare quotations and prepare analysis for the Procurement Manager.
• Serve as the primary contact for company fleet administration.
• Manage plant and tools records through Hilti OnTrack.
• Support the Procurement Manager in rolling out ESG initiatives over the next 12 to 24 months, including helping implement software that tracks and reports the Group’s carbon footprint.

Requirements

• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in an administrative position.
• Prior procurement experience is an advantage, though it does not have to come from the construction or technology sectors.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with construction and/or technology products and services would be beneficial.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• A proactive mindset with solid problem-solving ability and a practical, can-do approach.
• Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion.

What the company values

• Positive, service-oriented thinking.
• A results-driven approach.
• Clear communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A self-motivated attitude and willingness to improve processes.
• Flexibility, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
• Honesty, reliability, and quick decision-making.
• Good judgement and sound problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks well.

Benefits

• Join a professional, welcoming, and enthusiastic team.
• Pension scheme.
• Income protection and death-in-service cover.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to grow your career within the Group.
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Practical details

This is a full-time role based at the Head Office in Ashbourne, County Meath, with travel to client sites as needed. A hybrid working arrangement is available after probation. Salary is dependent on experience. McKeon Group core values apply to this role.