Founded in 1859, John Sisk & Son is in its fifth generation of family ownership. The Sisk family values are woven into everything we do – care, excellence, and integrity.

We require an experienced buyer with a background in engineering /construction to join our team in our Head Office based in Citywest, Dublin. 

• Procurement Management: Source, negotiate, and procure construction materials, equipment, and services to meet project timelines and budget requirements.
• Vendor Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring the best value and quality for all purchases. Identify and establish new supplier relationships within new markets and jurisdictions.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or project standards.
• Compliance: Assist in drafting Procurement policy/guidelines and ensure all procurement activities comply with these policies, project specifications, and legal requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to understand procurement needs and resolve any issues. Partner with Supply Chain team members to manage and assess ongoing supplier performance.
• Cross-functional support: Support Purchasing Manager with cross-functional projects with departments such as Finance, HR, IT, etc. 
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier performance, and cost analyses, providing regular updates to senior management.

• Proven experience as a Buyer in the construction or civil engineering sector. Minimum 2-3 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven track record in delivering savings/reducing costs on projects
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage budgets, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office applications.

Desirable

• Prior experience in civil construction projects or other construction related environments.
• Familiarity with site operations and challenges.
• Familiarity with COINS (or similar) ERP system

• Key Requirements

  • Flexibility: Willingness to work on-site approximately 2 days per week with remaining days in Citywest Head office.
  • Team-Oriented: Ability to collaborate effectively with site teams and office staff.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive approach to handling procurement and supply chain challenges.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

At present we can only consider candidates that are currently residing in Ireland who meet the above-mentioned criteria.


Our vision is to dedicate ourselves to Building Excellence, delivering constantly high-quality projects exceeding our client’s expectations. Our people are at the heart of our success. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for talented individuals to help us reach our plans. We are a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative organisation, with sites and offices across Ireland, the UK and Europe.