Posted 13 June, 2026
Purchasing Administrator
Alternative Heat
Dundalk, Louth A91 CFY5, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 165414869
Purchasing Administrator
Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Dundalk
Reporting To: Purchasing Manager
Description
The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.
What We Do:We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in ROI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.
Team Overview:The Procurement team manages the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services essential to project delivery. By building strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive terms, and ensuring timely delivery, the department supports cost control and project schedules. Their proactive approach helps maintain quality standards while optimising value and reducing supply chain risks across all projects.
Role Overview:Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be an essential part of the team, supporting our business needs and progressing your career.
| Job Title | Purchasing Administrator
| Location | Dundalk Office
| Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
| Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
| Responsible to | Purchasing Manager
Key Responsibilities
Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Dundalk
Reporting To: Purchasing Manager
Description
The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.
What We Do:We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in ROI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.
Team Overview:The Procurement team manages the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services essential to project delivery. By building strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive terms, and ensuring timely delivery, the department supports cost control and project schedules. Their proactive approach helps maintain quality standards while optimising value and reducing supply chain risks across all projects.
Role Overview:Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be an essential part of the team, supporting our business needs and progressing your career.
| Job Title | Purchasing Administrator
| Location | Dundalk Office
| Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
| Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
| Responsible to | Purchasing Manager
Key Responsibilities
- To provide full administration support to a busy purchasing department
- Process and record a large number of documents daily, including uploading purchase orders to project folders.
- To be responsible for all paperwork relating to incoming / outgoing deliveries including all necessary customs declarations
- To provide information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data / trends
- Completing new supplier vendor forms
- Maintain procurement systems and ensure compliance with the agreed procedures.
- Working as part of a team and on own initiative to ensure that all information is correct and accurate on all systems.
- Actively following up on outstanding order confirmations, maintaining accurate documentation, and monitoring returns and overdue orders.
- To maintain high standards of work within the department.
