Purchasing Administrator

Location Waterford
Discipline: Building / Architectural Products
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £€35000 per annum, Benefits: Monday to Friday
Contact name: Magda Olech

Contact email: magda@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5102-2
Published: 18 days ago
Startdate: 2025-06-02
Role: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Waterford, Co. Waterford
Job Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary: €35,000

At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Purchasing Administrator to join our client’s growing team based in Waterford. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchaser / Buyer / Procurement Administrator to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
 
What’s on Offer:
  • €35,000 salary
  • Monday to Friday
Your new role includes:
  • Researching and evaluating potential vendors and suppliers.
  • Comparing quotes and prices for maximum returns and negotiating contracts for pricing and supply.
  • Establishing cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
  • Building rapport and relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Tracking incoming inventory, delivery arrival time and note actual arrival time.
  • Organising and updating database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies.
Experience you need:
  • Previous purchasing experience desirable
  • Bachelors Degree in Business or related field 
  • Living within commutable distance to Waterford
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Great negotiation skills
 
What’s next:
  • Apply Now to submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.
  • If this role isn’t the perfect match but you're interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch.