Purchasing Coordinator
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17 hours ago
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Job Summary
Description
Requirements
Benefits
What to expect in the job
- Responsible for the scheduling and organisation of material into the manufacturing plant.
- Liaise with Planning & Operations on Supply/Demand issues.
- Work with Sales team on new product/customer introduction.
- End to end responsibility including; Purchase Order placement Purchase Order tracking expedite or de-expedite product as required ensuring material availability at all times.
- Inventory Management - understand and maintain the minimum necessary raw materials inventory and report on the status of inventory levels against inventory targets.
- Ensure agreed performance targets with suppliers are met including on-time delivery and lead-time accuracy.
- Measure and report material shortages which are impacting the production plan and update on availability as required.
- Play a key role in assisting the Head of Purchasing in terms of purchasing for the site.
- Participate drive and deliver on projects across sites and also in group teams.
- Proactively seek the best quality and value for money products.
- Proactively thinking of ideas for the future and supporting change across the organisation.
- Build and maintain good relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers.
- Ensure adherence to purchasing Policies.
- Ensure all KPIs are met and are accurate.
- Generate and present daily / weekly / monthly reports and metrics as appropriate.
- Adherence to Budget and Target
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives (Prize delivered to target)
- Adherence to Lean Operations deliverables and Group Policies and Procedures.
- Efficiency As per efficiency metrics
Requirements
What we need from you
- Product and industry knowledge desirable.
- Related graduate qualification desirable.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills knowledge of excel and other common software tools.
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Ability to interact well with management peers.
- Good numeracy and analytical skills are essential.
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to lead projects from idea stage to implementation.
- A Lean Six Sigma qualification would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Company phone
- Company Pension
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Free parking
- Staff discount for McCarren Direct
- Permanent Contract
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Order Management System
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Access
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
About Company
Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communi ... View more
