Requisition ID: 53387
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid
As a buyer you will be responsible for acquiring goods and services on behalf of an organisation. Your key tasks will include sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, evaluating bids, and ensuring the organisation obtains necessary resources at the best value. Buyers collaborate closely with suppliers to establish favorable terms, monitor market trends, and optimise the procurement process. It's a crucial role in driving profitability and advancing organisational objectives.
The ideal candidate for this role should be based in Naas, Ireland, and will follow a hybrid working pattern. They will have responsibilities across various plants in Europe and should be willing to travel approximately once a month for two days.
About KerryKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Key responsibilitiesResponsibility for spend within the assigned categories.Develop global strategies for the assigned categories with guidance from the Category Manager.Ensure the global strategies support the greater Kerry business agenda.Coordination of these strategies across the Regions and internal business unit.Custody of data validity and reporting within their categories.Supplier and material strategy development.Oversee supplier quality assurance for their category.Ensure supplier compliance for required standards of business (Supplier Quality, Insurance, SEDEX, etc).Participate in & run negotiations.Working Capital Management.Design through to deploy for savings projects, supplier initiatives, category strategy.Supplier workshops (Savings and New Product Development).Qualifications and skillsEducation/Qualifications: Honours University Degree in Business, Procurement, or related field.Advanced Microsoft Excel, Office Skills.Procurement Experience (or relevant Business experience).Working knowledge SAP, Sap BI / BW experience, Salesforce.com an advantage.Personal Qualities: Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate and work effectively with people at all levels, functions, and cultures.Team-oriented with a flexible approach to working styles and management types.Focused, results-oriented and able to challenge the status quo to achieve both the medium and long term KPI levels and the Global strategy.Proven track record of taking initiative and delivering projects by partnering with other business functions, suppliers, and customers.Uses mature judgment to balance the business and commercial implications of category sourcing decisions and competitor activity on the direction and development of the Global Group Purchasing and business strategy.Self-motivated with an ability to undertake a wide range of activities and move quickly between different tasks.Clear focus on meeting task deadlines.Strong numerical and data analysis ability in order to produce and interpret adhoc reports from raw data.Excellent attention to detail.Ability to operate within a virtual team.Proven Track record of taking initiative where required, and delivering against set KPIs.What do you get in return?25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
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