Trainee Buyer - Construction

Company Overview:

Established in 1925, PJ Hegarty is Ireland's most progressive building company. We undertake projects throughout Ireland and the UK from offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick & London and are a leading company in large scale construction with over 450 staff members, working together to deliver world class construction projects.

Why us?

Embarking on a career in procurement and supply chain management in 2026 is a promising move. It is a highly practical field where hands-on experience often outweighs formal education, making it accessible to beginners.

We are seeking to find and develop the next generation of purchasing talent within our purchasing department – you will be learning from the best

Key Duties:

Procurement Support: Assist in sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating for construction materials, services and equipment.

Supplier Liaison: Learn how to build positive relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, handle inquiries, and ensure on-time delivery.

Administrative Accuracy: Maintain accurate records in procurement systems, process requisitions from site, purchase orders, and manage documentation.

Site Coordination: Work with site managers to ensure project material requirements are met within budget and on time.

Record Keeping: Assist with invoice reconciliation, supplier discrepancies, and data entry.

Participate in the quarterly review of the supply chain performance.

Requirements:

Are organised, smart, energetic, enthusiastic person with attention to detail when performing tasks and a can-do attitude.

Flexible in approach, a multi-tasker with good administration and time management skills.

An effective communicator with sensible commercial acumen.

Have an ability to anticipate and manage problems, and ability to prioritise and escalate where necessary.

If you feel you are suited to the role as outlined, and that you can grow to meet the responsibilities as outlined please apply.

This is an entry level role, while some relevant experience would of course be an advantage, it is not strictly necessary.

Similarly, relevant third level education, completed or in progress would be an advantage but is not strictly necessary.

Further Information:

The company assists in career progression of its employees.

CPD & training will be discussed on an ongoing basis with the individual.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Company is an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises its responsibility to provide equality of opportunity to employees and prospective employees.

Our Aim is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of religious belief, political opinion, gender, marital status, civil status, sexual orientation, disability, race, age and membership of the Traveller community.

The Company will not accept or tolerate any form of discrimination, direct or indirect, by any member of the Company. The Company is committed to the fair treatment of employees at all times.