Timahoe, County Kildare, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Job reference: c2d82b7488cc618ffd345a460774993c
Posted: 26.05.2026
Job information
Location: Timahoe, County Kildare, Ireland
Listing type: Basic
EU work permit required: No
Role description
The Purchasing Administrator will be primarily responsible for the management, control and supply of Packaging & Ingredients to support the Production Plan while implementing pricing and terms as agreed with suppliers. The role offers a recent graduate the opportunity to enhance skills and further a career in Purchasing/Procurement within a fast‑paced, varying environment. The successful candidate will work on a range of projects, gaining exposure to all aspects of the business and may specialise in categories based on strengths and interests, from purchasing ingredients for new product development to managing packaging items and providing input in graphic sign‑off.
Responsibilities
Develop knowledge within the Material Category and work with suppliers to understand material sources and manufacturing methods.
Understand material requirements for site processes and collaborate with Technical/NPD & Finance on New Product set‑up to ensure accurate data entry and linkage to Planning/Purchasing tools.
Manage the company's procurement activities for Packaging & Ingredients, delivering on quality, innovation, price and legislative requirements.
Support Supply/Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance.
Aid the Purchasing Manager in working within the annual departmental and indirect budgets.
Provide forecasts, develop relationships, manage supply chains, and control administrative aspects of PO issue, order receipt and invoice queries.
Maintain internal service level KPIs for Supply Chain and ensure product information flows accurately from the Bill of Materials database to all production scheduling and purchasing systems.
Manage obsolescence by identifying high‑risk Packaging & Ingredients and coordinating supply accordingly.
Provide data to the Finance Team to support Gross Margin and KPI reporting.
Resolve disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers and participate in cost‑reduction projects.
Maintain Supplier Scorecard and BOM, and recommend system and process changes in collaboration with the IT Systems Developer.
Provide flexibility to cover cross‑departmental roles such as Planning and Dispatch, including shift and weekend work.
Essential Competencies & Qualifications
Experience or knowledge in Ingredients and/or Packaging is advantageous.
Qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain / Food Science is desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong self‑discipline, structured approach, and problem‑solving ability.
Excellent numerical skills for recording, interpreting and analysing key data.
Meticulous identification and planning of improvements.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
Flexibility, adaptability and a positive attitude in face of change.
Effective facilitation of bottom‑up and top‑down communication channels.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Attention to detail and leadership, administration and organisational skills.
Willingness to learn.
Candidate Experience
Similar experience within the FMCG sector is an advantage. Experience in procurement/supply chain across ingredients or packaging further strengthens the application.
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