{"id":148988,"date":"2026-02-27T07:19:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-purchasing-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T07:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:19:46","slug":"were-hiring-purchasing-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-purchasing-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Hiring Purchasing Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Title: Purchasing Assitant<br \/>\n       Location: Dublin 12<br \/>\n       Terms: Full-Time, Permanent, Office-Based<br \/>\n       Paclage: \u20ac32,000 &#8211; \u20ac37,000<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement team to ensure that customers&#8217; stock requirements can be met in a timely manner as we continue grow the business. This full-time permanent role will be based in our client&#8217;s Dublin 12 office. The role will involve a full 6-month induction training programme to enable the successful candidate to develop and fulfil their potential.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Key Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in the creation of purchase orders and requisitions.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with the suppliers &#038; freight forwarders to schedule deliveries to ensure the smooth operations of the business.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues or discrepancies.<\/li>\n<li>Keep track of inventory levels and reorder points.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with other departments and satellite depots to ensure stock availability.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in cost analysis and cost-saving initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Review and compare supplier pricing and terms to ensure cost-efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain organized and up-to-date procurement records.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with documentation related to deliveries and invoices.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare reports on procurement activities, supplier performance and cost analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Provide data and insights to aid in decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3rd Level Qualification in a business-related field or similar modules.<\/li>\n<li>Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role.<\/li>\n<li>Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular, MS Excel and ERP software.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with procurement regulations and ethical practices.<\/li>\n<li>Strong ethical and professional conduct in all purchasing activities.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively within a team.<\/li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills to work with management and staff at all levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity, please contact Nathan Browne<span class=\"br\"><\/span>IAC-Feb26<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jobviewtrack.com\/v2\/18-g__RKD-97-WEU8fWz5O0wptiEA6gcmXTX_VH6s_IOl3B8oF3ZM2zjdIbMjH_4U7lzozjKFeaSUWaE5Q4t4fNyTbBhKHD0fa5YjmsIepmToa5QMrZVk1VSv2N-gtLjs-orMyh8I4D4mNIaaj4Vmh4kKtGExsgcT_XxhdeTfjLzMShbyJ0X-Tbi_Uo_ra1Oxke27pgo2ARxa7QfdHREUg?affid=1e18623d919a855447a16dd0557b1bec\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Title: Purchasing Assitant Location: Dublin 12 Terms: Full-Time, Permanent, Office-Based Paclage: \u20ac32,000 &#8211; \u20ac37,000 Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement team to ensure that customers&#8217; stock requirements can be met in a timely manner as we continue grow the business. This full-time permanent role will be<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":148989,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[221,16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-148988","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jobs-in-dublin","category-jobs-in-usa"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/148988-were-hiring-purchasing-assistant.png?fit=%2C&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":112178,"url":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/purchasing-administrator\/","url_meta":{"origin":148988,"position":0},"title":"Purchasing Administrator","author":"Admin","date":"September 6, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Purchasing Administrator Dublin 22 | Permanent About the Company Our client is a leading organisation within the construction industry, delivering large-scale projects across Europe. 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