Assistant Purchasing Manager

About JJ Rhatigan & Company

JJ Rhatigan & Company ranks among Ireland’s premier Building Contractors, operating across Ireland and the UK. We are currently seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager to join our highly regarded team in Galway. This role presents an excellent chance to contribute to prominent multi-million-euro projects as part of a reputable main contractor.

Role Overview

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will play a key role in supporting daily procurement activities, promoting cost-efficient purchasing, and gaining insight into the supply market to underpin both project and broader company goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Manager in handling daily functions of the Purchasing Department.
• Help oversee critical spending categories, including steel, insulation, concrete products, and general site materials.
• Review purchase requests from sites to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve material delivery issues promptly.
• Support identifying appropriate suppliers for material requests.
• Collect and compare supplier quotations, emphasizing price variances and potential concerns.
• Contribute to price and terms negotiations with suppliers when applicable.
• Assist in discovering new suppliers and evaluating current supplier performance.
• Coordinate surplus material redistribution among project sites.
• Ensure materials procurement and delivery aligns with project schedules.
• Maintain ethical standards and consistency in all procurement activities.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance regarding cost, quality, and reliability.
• Update and manage procurement information and materials database using the ERP system.
• Support spend analysis and contribute to tender inquiries as needed.
• Monitor project expenses against budgets for assigned categories.
• Provide assistance in preparing documentation for tender and procurement procedures.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Capability to meet deadlines and facilitate timely procurement of goods and services.
• Developing commercial awareness focused on cost control.
• Basic technical knowledge of construction materials.
• Effective communication skills and collaborative team player.
• Detail-oriented when reviewing quotations.
• Eagerness to acquire negotiation and supplier management expertise.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience using SAP or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
• Proactive and willing to support all procurement functions.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a comparable role.
• Proven record of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

What JJ Rhatigan & Company Offers

• Competitive salary and attractive employment terms for the suitable candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to engage with challenging projects and assignments.