16 Purchasing jobs in Ireland

**Overview:**
KDP Ireland is seeking an ambitious Manager to join its Global Procurement team and lead the strategic sourcing activities for selected packaging materials. The Manager will lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management to cultivate value for the business in the form of cost reduction, risk mitigation, sustainability solutions, growth & innovation, enhanced quality, and improved service delivery. Additionally, the Manager will collaborate with team members, cross-functional partners and external suppliers to build robust category strategies that deliver business unit objectives.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Be Procurement's subject matter expert for selected direct material components
+ Leverage KDP Procurement's strategic category management framework to generate internal and external insights
+ Collaborate with key business partners to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business units pertaining to Safety, Quality, Service, Sustainability, Cost, Innovation
+ Execute sourcing projects utilizing Ariba (e.g., RFQ/RFP/RFI, on-line Auction, Collaborative sourcing, multi-event negotiations, etc.)
+ Lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management, including identification, selection, onboarding, contract management, performance management, risk management, and offboarding
+ Develop annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts with support from Finance ?
+ Develop and foster long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
+ Establish & maintain a master contract management system for all spends within scope
+ Ensure compliance to adhere to external regulations and ensure governance to adhere to internal company policies
**Responsibilities:**
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited university; Field of study in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related area preferred
+ Minimum four years strategic Procurement experience in a complex Supply Chain organization; CPG experience preferred
+ Passion to identify opportunities and drive positive change with continuous improvement mindset
+ Consistently builds and maintains relationships
+ Demonstrates strong financial analytical skills
+ Adept at leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing others to drive results
+ Ability to navigate and thrive in a multinational and matrix environment
+ Effective communicator with all levels and settings
+ Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and operate successfully in a fast-paced environment
+ Proficient in MS Office suite and experience working with ERP systems; Experience with SAP Ariba preferred
**Qualifications:**
**KDP Ireland**
At KDP Ireland, you will find that:
+ We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
+ We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
+ We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
+ We provide Global exposure - As a multi-national CPG with HQ offices in the USA and peers operating in five countries, there are opportunities travel to different countries and share international perspectives and experiences.
+ We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.
KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be an?employer of choice ( , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS' Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver innovative solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth
As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one complex services category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally, you will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. You will also create global Procurement processes and tools to drive innovation across teams.
The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, and communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You must be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you must be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; exhibit a curiosity and learning drive; succeed in a fast-paced environment; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. Also, you must have a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion to meet business objectives. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon's Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a "get it done" mentality.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage a complex category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) domains
- Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations
- Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement category strategies
- Understand trends in customers' needs and concerns, across categories and regions, to influence customers' priorities
- Lead supplier selection process across multiple categories, internal teams, and regions, and create longer-term supplier selection strategies for management
- Ensure you are knowledgeable about the supply market and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically.
- Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost
- Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance
- Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
- Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
- Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post-execution
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
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Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years' experience in a Procurement organization / Category Management performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement category strategies, develop pricing models, and has influence across all levels of an organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Business, Procurement & Supply chain or relevant business discipline.
- Ability to communicate and report on market intelligence data, including commodity trends and labor indexes
- Demonstrated success in driving strategies and analyzing market trends
- Experience in data centers, engineering, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company
- Experience operating as a Procurement / Category manager (addition - PRINCE, LEAN, Six Sigma, PMP is an additional benefit)
- Developing market intelligence to communicate across the organization
- Experience with creating Procurement systems and tools
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Tendermeats Ltd. is primarily involved in the packaging of fresh Beef, Pork and Lamb. We are currently looking to recruit Full time Purchasing Administrator to work as part of the office team. The role will be full time 42.5 hours per week working Tuesday through to Saturday 8am to 5pm. The Purchasing Administratorwill be primarily responsible for the management, control and sourcing and supply of Packaging (Labels, boxing, film) & Ingredients to support the Production Plan as well as implementing SLAs and other terms as agreed with Suppliers. Duties and Responsibilities Developing knowledge and understanding of the packaging and ingredients requirements and needs of the business. Develop knowledge of selected suppliers to understand the various sources and their manufacturing methods etc. Working closely with the selected suppliers and managing the companys procurement activities for Packaging & Ingredients while delivering on key elements such as > Quality > Innovation > Price > Green initiatives > Legislative requirements Responsible for Supply/Demand Alignment, packaging and ingredients Replenishment and Supplier Performance Effective Supplier Management Provide forecasts, develop relationships, manage Supply Chains, control administrative aspects of PO issue, order receipt, invoice query Resolution etc. Working within the annual departmental budget & indirect budgets. Management and Control of obsolescence by identifying unique or high risk Packaging or Ingredients and managing their supply accordingly Provision of data to the Finance Team to ensure as required and on a timely basis Working closely with Supplier personnel and other Departments Driving cost reduction projects/initiatives Maintenance of the Supplier Scorecard Ensuring full participation in the implementation of the companys policies Working closely with the IT Systems Developer and recommending changes to systems and processes where necessary Flexibility is required to cover cross departmental roles such as Sales, Dispatch, Accounts. Participate in ongoing training & development Essential Competencies The suitable candidate will have formidable experience and working knowledge of: Purchasing Qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Food Science would be an advantage. Proficiency in the AS400 system and in Microsoft Office (word/ excel) Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong self-discipline and a structured approach. Be a problem solver Excellent numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key data The ability to meticulously identify and plan improvements Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, and projects a positive manner in the face of change High attention to detail Evidence of excellent administration, organisational and teamwork skills Willingness to learn Desired Experience: Similar experience in a role within the FMCG sector would be an advantage. Packaging and Ingredients would be advantageous Location Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Benefits Employee discount scheme Free Parking Category Pharmaceutical / Science / Agricultural,Trades / Operative / Manual. Terms Permanent, Full-time. Skills: Purchasing Procurement Production knowledge Office Admin Microsoft Communication

Job Description Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We are Irish owned and operate over 130 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain, as well as a growing online store. We are expanding our services and product offering all the time to enhance the shopping experience for our customers. Here at Dunnes Stores, our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality own label products through our Dunnes Stores and Simply Better brands complimented by Ireland's favourite grocery brands at competitive prices always. We strive to deliver an unrivalled selection of highest quality innovative food in partnership with local Irish suppliers. As part of our store development plans we are introducing new categories across all areas of our business in both the food experience and non-food household and toiletries in response to market trends. This is an excellent opportunity to join our Grocery Buying teams and contribute to the growth of the business. As a Grocery Section Buyer for Dunnes: Key Responsibilities: Work with the Buying team to develop short and long term plans for your buying categories Assist in the planning and delivery of budgeted sales and margin for your buying categories Identify new market trends and co-ordinate action plans to capitalise on those trends Manage the range assortment to ensure Dunnes Stores product offering is market leading Ensure that both own label and branded goods are competitively priced at all times Manage and develop the private label offer at all levels. Develop strong business relationships with our existing supply base and source new suppliers. Plan and negotiate strong promotional activity for your categories to attract new customers & build categories. Collaborate with other business functions such as Logistics, Space Planning, Operations and Marketing to ensure your category plans are delivered to shelf efficiently. Requirements: 2 years+ Section Buying Experience. Third-level qualification - Food or a Business related qualification desired. Strong analytical & problem solving skills Ideally a passion for food and a keen eye for emerging trends Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment. If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply now and see what difference you could make! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer #headoffice

At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide. The Purchasing Manager is part of the Materials Management team, reporting solid line to the Materials and Manufacturing Planning Manager. The Purchasing Manager oversees our day-to-day purchasing operations. You will be responsible for managing a team of buyers across our 3 sites, coordinating purchasing activities, resolving exceptions, and ensuring timely procurement of goods and services while focusing on Inventory optimization. What kind of work will you be doing? Lead and manage the tactical purchasing team to ensure efficient and effective execution of purchasing activities. Develop and implement tactical purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes and achieve cost savings. Coordinate the creation and management of purchase orders within the Oracle ERP/Cyberplan system, including monitoring PO status and resolving exceptions. Analyze inventory turnover rates, carrying costs, and stock-out rates to identify opportunities for inventory optimization. Implement inventory management strategies such as ABC analysis, cycle counting, and safety stock management to optimize inventory levels. Evaluate alternative sourcing options and supplier lead times to optimize inventory replenishment processes. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as production, inventory management, and finance, to ensure alignment of purchasing activities with business objectives. Analyze purchasing data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of risk. Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and regulatory requirements to inform procurement decisions and mitigate risks. Develop and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations. Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to the purchasing team to foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Support talent management process (selection, development, and career path). Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and analysis to senior management to communicate purchasing performance and recommendations for improvement. Ensure communication of vision and strategy for his area of responsibility above and below within the organization. What Would Be the Perfect Qualifications? Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 5+ years' experience in Purchasing, leading a team Availability to travel and working time flexibility, in an international environment. Good knowledge of Oracle architecture and planning tools (Cyberplan) Good knowledge of standard software tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access). English -fluent level - written and spoken A high level of motivation combined with leadership abilities is required Competences: result-oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible Travel 10-25% Travel to other sites required. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Customer Focus Operational Excellence High-Performance Culture Innovation Financial Strength OUR BEHAVIORS Own It Act With Urgency Foster a Customer-First Mindset Think Big and Execute Lead by Example Drive Continuous Improvement Learn and Seek Out Development At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 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Your new company Our client is a leading provider of Accessories, Hosiery, Luggage, Gifts and Jewellery in Ireland and the UK. Due to exceeding growth within their business, they are looking for a Logistics and Purchasing Specialist to join their team. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will: Process Purchase Orders, to match agreed product prices and discounts if any Product setup including descriptions, dimensions, and weight, etc. Liaise with Product Coordinators / Designers Coordinate shipping schedule and deliveries with the suppliers Liaise with the Shipping Agents / Forwarders to ensure proper documents are provided for Custom's clearance and follow-up queries. Update shipping intake schedules from time to time Cost Valuation Answer phone calls, adhoc tasks What you'll need to succeed Experience of using ERP systems Must have a "Can Do" attitude and can work on own initiative Good interpersonal skills and high level of customer service Previous experience in Shipments/Imports/Exports would be an advantage Excellent in Microsoft Office especially Excel reporting Strong numerical skills / attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and can meet deadlines Excellent time management and organizational skills Flexible and adaptable What you'll get in return Competitive Salary based on experience Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday to Friday What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Benefits: Annual Salary

Job Purpose Summary This role will support the Purchasing Support & Inventory Team by undertaking various Administrative Tasks, within the Purchasing Process, to help maintain inventory levels. Role Responsibilities Processing of purchase orders to vendors using SAP ERP, ensuring accuracy and in compliance with internal sign-off processes and vendor requirements. Communication with vendors to ensure swift and accurate fulfilment of the PO. Liaising with stakeholders to ensure all parties are aligned around pricing and stock availability. Ensure financial charges and incoterms are compliant with the company's and the vendor's requirements and expectations. Support with maintaining accurate master data and pricing Respond to queries on the shared inbox in Teamwork Desk within agreed timelines Processing of stock transfers between CMS plants and liaising with the relevant warehouses Additional Responsibilities Skills & Personal Attributes Skills & Abilities Excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills to manage direct relationships with vendors and sales teams Ability to multi-task and understand several vendor procedures Good work ethic with the ability to work to deadline and under pressure Ability to work as part of a team liaising with your colleagues to ensure all tasks are carried out Flexible with time and adaptable to change Experience & Knowledge Good Excel skills a distinct advantage SAP and/or Qlik experience preferable Some understanding of supply chain Key Traits CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Celtic Careers is seekinga Purchasing Administrator to join our well-established clients team based in County Cavan. Within a small, friendly team, the aim is to proactively manage purchase orders and invoices to ensure smooth operations. Responsible for ordering materials for manufacturing and planning ahead to maintain optimal stock levels for on-site production. The team's focus is on keeping workflows running efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Entering purchase orders and sales orders into the system accurately and efficiently Managing supplier portals and ensuring all supplier information is up to date Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery timelines, and resolve any discrepancies. Monitor inventory levels and assist in restocking based on demand and forecasts. Providing support to other team members as needed to maintain team efficiency and collaboration Requirements: Experience in a similar position Proficient with purchasing or ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Celtic Careers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Call the number above to discuss the vacancy in confidence. By submitting your CV or personal details, you are providing Celtic Careers consent to process your personal data. In order to service you as a candidate this is required. Celtic Careers may contact you from time to time regarding further opportunities. Celtic Careers will not share your data with third parties without your prior consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at the email address above. For further information please see our Privacy Statement on our website. Purchasing, Purchasing administration, ERP/SAP systems Skills: Purchasing Purchasing administration ERP/SAP systems

Purchasing & Planning Manager Our client is a leading manufacturer of Disinfection products for the global market. They are seeking a Purchasing & Planning Manager who shall report to theirHead of Operations. The role is on site in Wexford. The ideal candidates shall have a Bachelors degree in supply chain management, engineering or related field with experience in sales and operational planning systems. Role/Responsibilities: Responsible for production planning, raw materials planning/ordering, raw materials & finished goods warehouse as well as master data. Managing the plant supply chain activities with the focus on achieving the targeted OTIF (On-Time in Full) for customer deliveries. Manage a proper balance between financial targets, production targets (low production variability, high utilisation of equipment, good OEE performance e.g. reduce losses through set-up times) and customer service/requirements. Managing the ordering of raw materials and ensuring a proper supply to the related production departments to enable in-time production as scheduled. Continuous controlling & monitoring of major KPIs (OTIF customer & supplier, schedule adherence, inventory DOH, lead time), analyse root-causes of deviations and implement actions for improvement. Lead and develop the Planning and Supply Chain teams. Manage appropriate inventory levels on raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. Build up an agile supply chain approach in terms of flexible shift models, implement processes guaranteeing higher flexibility (e.g. FTO), flexible packaging lines and other related actions. Ensure that production planning is carried out. Keep regular check of all SCM relevant master data. Close cooperation with Production and Quality departments to ensure that a high level of customer service can be kept at any time. Support the monthly target setting and forecasting process in terms of plant output, cost absorption, inventory and shipment planning. Carry out capacity planning (short and long term) and modelling so that pinch points can be identified and required actions taken. Build a local S&OP process to guide site operations. Support the creation and the controlling of budgets for the own area of responsibility. Create reports and analysis on a regular basis as requested by Plant Management or corporate functions to support the regular budget, review and planning meetings. Support all R&D activities, new product introductions, product recertification and product rationalisation initiatives. Engage continually in developing world class practices in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives, including focus groups. Participate in continual further education and learning & development opportunities appropriate to the role, as directed by management. Ensure optimal use of resources at all times and deployment to across the organisation as required. Supply training to new and existing employees in line with business needs. Co-ordinate and complete projects and other duties as assigned by management. Work to ensure the highest level of teamwork and contribute to problem solving and idea generation across the business. Maintain a high level of housekeeping, health & safety and GMP practices at all times. Any other tasks in line with the role as guided by management. Education/Experience Bachelors degree in supply chain management, engineering or related field. Experience in sales and operational planning systems. Excellent analytical and conceptual skills. Design and application knowledge of MS Nav and Oracle supply chain tools. Supply chain optimisation along the product lifecycle. Target driven and result oriented. Strong competence in IT. Good verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels within the organization, suppliers, customers and external contractors. Previous experience of people management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organizing and team building are essential. Additional Requirements: Being able to make decisions and take tangible actions appropriate. Result oriented. Analytical skills. Positive mindset. Good communication skills over all hierarchical levels. Strong teamwork. Being able to conclude the big picture out of details. Project management. For further details please call Karen Shiel on or send CV in confidence to Skills: Purchasing Planning Supply Chain