- Location
- Cork City, Cork
- Type
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry
- Closing date
- Today
Description
Ascension Recruitment is delighted to partner with a leading Irish construction contractor in the appointment of a Junior Buyer to join their growing procurement team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience in construction purchasing, procurement, building materials, accounts payable, or construction administration who is looking to develop a long-term career within the construction industry.
Working closely with the Purchasing Manager and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in supporting live construction projects by coordinating material procurement, supplier relationships, purchase orders, and invoice processing activities.
The Opportunity
As Junior Buyer, you will support the procurement function across multiple construction projects, ensuring materials, plant and subcontract services are sourced efficiently and delivered on schedule.
You will also be responsible for managing supplier invoices, resolving invoice queries, and maintaining accurate purchasing records while liaising with site teams, suppliers, Quantity Surveyors, and finance stakeholders.
This position offers excellent exposure to construction procurement and provides strong career development opportunities within a busy and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Buying Support
- Source construction materials, plant equipment and project services.
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations.
- Raise and manage purchase orders.
- Track deliveries and long-lead procurement items.
- Support Project Managers and Site Managers with purchasing requirements.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement trackers.
Invoice Processing & Query Resolution
- Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Match invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Investigate and resolve pricing, quantity and invoice discrepancies.
- Coordinate with suppliers, site teams and finance to clear outstanding invoice issues.
- Assist with month-end invoice reconciliation activities.
Supplier Management
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers and merchants.
- Confirm delivery schedules and product availability.
- Coordinate returns, shortages, damaged goods and credit notes.
- Support supplier performance and service delivery.
Administration & Compliance
- Ensure purchasing processes comply with company procedures.
- Maintain procurement and financial documentation.
- Support reporting, audits and general procurement administration.
- Ensure commercial information is handled accurately and confidentially.
About You
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within the construction sector.
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, construction administration, accounts payable, or invoice processing.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Experience
- Experience purchasing construction materials or site equipment.
- Exposure to working with contractors, subcontractors or builders merchants.
- Experience managing purchase orders and supplier invoices.
- Understanding of construction project environments.
What’s on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing construction business.
- Exposure to large-scale construction projects.
- Strong mentorship from an experienced procurement team.
- Excellent opportunity for career progression within procurement and supply chain.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
