Procurement Technician

Role: Procurement Technician

Location Base: Head Office, Loughrea, Co.Galway

Salary: Competitive salary

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Technician are outlined as follows:

• Support the purchasing function within Glanua Industrial business
• Effect the preparation and processing of requisitions and purchase orders.
• Support allocated construction sites to efficiently and effectively procure materials and services.
• Maintain procurement records including items or services purchased so to support the effective P2P within projects – Purchase orders, Goods receipts and managing any invoicing issues.
• Where requested by project teams communicate with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and order acknowledgement with delivery time.
• Where requested review and compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Support contract management and supplier performance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and legal procurement policies and purchasing procedures.
• Work with internal teams (inventory, finance, operations HSQE) to ensure accurate supply levels and procurement planning and vendor compliance
• Monitor and update procurement databases, vendor information, and catalogues.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Procurement Technician are outlined as follows:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain support role desirable
• Knowledge of procurement practices, sourcing techniques, and supply chain fundamentals desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel); experience with ERP or procurement software is required with SAP beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 23 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.