Purchasing Assistant

Job title: Purchasing Assistant

Company: Celtic Careers


Job description: Purchasing Assistant
Industry: Food Wholesale & Distribution
Are you ready to take the next step in your purchasing career within a dynamic and fast-paced food wholesale environment? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join a growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, values precision, and enjoys working cross-functionally to ensure a seamless supply chain operation.
Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and generate accurate order suggestions in line with forecasted demand.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders using Excel and internal systems.
• Assist with coordination of international shipments, ensuring timely delivery and smooth customs clearance.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve day-to-day procurement and supply challenges.
• Support new product onboarding by maintaining system data and completing setup documentation.
• Set up and manage promotional pricing and special offers in both ERP and POS systems.
• Produce regular reports for the Purchasing Manager, senior management, and suppliers.
• Enter purchase orders into internal systems ahead of delivery deadlines.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm delivery timelines, resolve stock or delivery issues, and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Investigate pricing discrepancies, process claims for damaged or missing goods, and maintain accurate records.

requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a purchasing, procurement, or accounts support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Asian cuisine/culture would be an advantage
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.

If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.Celtic Careers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.By submitting your CV or personal details, you are providing Celtic Careers consent to process your personal data. In order to service you as a candidate this is required. Celtic Careers may contact you from time to time regarding further opportunities. Celtic Careers will not share your data with third parties without your prior consent

Expected salary:

Location: Dublin

Job date: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:08:49 GMT

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