Purchasing Officer
We are working with an established client in Co. Fermanagh to recruit an experienced and proactive Purchasing Officer to join their team.
This role will support day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier communication, and stock management while ensuring goods meet required quality standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining vendor assessments and reviewing supplier performance. This is a permanent role office based.
The Purchasing Officer will be responsible for:
- Assisting with the daily purchasing of stock to support business operations.
- Liaising with stores, accounts, and suppliers to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods.
- Maintaining and reviewing the Vendor Assessment Scheme to ensure supplier quality standards are achieved.
- Organising the return of goods that do not meet required specifications.
- Completing daily administrative tasks, including weekly reports, data analysis, database updates, and stock order management.
- Supporting additional duties and responsibilities as required by management
What you will need to have for the Purchasing Officer role:
- 1–2 years’ previous experience in a purchasing role
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
- Proficient IT skills and experience using purchasing software systems.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
If you are interested in this job and want to have a chat about it, please contact Mary on 02838299200 or email mary@happyrecruits.com