Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Location: West Dublin

Industry: Plumbing / Bathroom Distribution

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time – 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Office Based)

Salary: Circa €32k DOE

Reporting to: Procurement Team

Our Client

Tactical Talent Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a long-established and highly regarded wholesale and distribution business operating within the plumbing and bathroom sector.

With a strong reputation in the Irish market and continued growth across its network, our client is now seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join their West Dublin-based team.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a structured 6-month induction programme designed to support development and long-term progression.

Job Purpose

The Purchasing Assistant will support the Procurement team to ensure customer stock requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.

This role plays a key part in maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of purchasing and supply chain activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and processing of purchase orders and requisitions
• Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders to schedule deliveries
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve discrepancies
• Track inventory levels and manage reorder points
• Maintain accurate procurement and inventory records
• Coordinate with internal departments and satellite depots to ensure stock availability
• Review supplier pricing and terms to ensure cost-efficiency
• Assist with cost analysis and cost-saving initiatives
• Prepare procurement activity and supplier performance reports
• Support documentation management relating to deliveries and invoices

The Ideal Candidate

• 3rd level qualification in a business-related discipline or similar
• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain role
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent communication and negotiation ability
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, ethical and commercially aware
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive mindset

What’s on Offer

• Circa €32k basic salary (DOE)
• Company smartphone and laptop
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing career development and advancement opportunities
• Structured onboarding and training programme

Tactical Talent is Ireland’s only specialist recruiter to the Hardware and Building Materials Industry