Purchasing Accounts Assistant, Galway

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel & Estate are currently seeking a Purchasing Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team. We are a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux. At Ballynahinch Castle, we are all about the people. You will have a finance or procurement background with experience already in a similar role, we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities:

This position is accountable for maintaining and reconciling our inventory management system and support operational continuity 

Take ownership of the purchasing process, from processing orders to verifying deliveries on arrival.

Be able to source, select, and negotiate optimal purchasing solutions based on quality, price, terms, delivery schedules and services with suppliers

Maintaining and building strong relationships with our suppliers

Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or missing items to suppliers and manage this in a timely manner

Be effective and organised with good time management skills

Working knowledge of stock control systems

Be Process-driven with a focus on efficiency

To work collaboratively across departments, have strong communication with Department Heads and stakeholders 

Problem-solving and issue resolution capability

Maintain stock levels and safeguard product quality

Liaise cross-functionally with department heads, and management teams to align on stock requirements and delivery schedules

Key Skills

Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in Accounts and Procurement 

Proficient in Microsoft Office & Excel 

Knowledge of procurement systems such as Procure Wizard

Good attention to detail