Business Administration Specialist

Location Portlaoise
Discipline: Science & Pharmaceuticals
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 45000
Contact name: Fearghal Keane

Contact email: fearghal.keane@elitetalenthub.ie
Job ref: 51856
Published: about 6 hours ago

Elite Talent Hub LTD is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients globally.

 

Business Administration Specialist - Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Permanent Role)

Salary: 40,000 - 45,000

This role combines the responsibilities of a Buyer and Customer Service Specialist, supporting vendor relationships, purchasing, and cross-departmental communication. The position plays a key role in supply chain efficiency, data accuracy, business intelligence reporting with a significant emphasis on administrative tasks.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage vendor relationships and purchasing activities, ensuring timely and accurate orders.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to keep the business positioned as a leading off-price destination.
  • Support departments with purchasing procedures, spreadsheets, and documentation.
  • Set up new vendors/customers and conduct business audits.
  • Analyze costing trends and manage seasonal orders and reorders.
  • Ensure clear, professional, and timely vendor communications.

 

Skills & Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience in procurement or related field.
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Knowledge of supply chain dynamics and international markets.
  • Dangerous goods handling certification (IATA, IMDG, DOT) desirable.

 

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