Job Reference: *****
Job Type: Permanent
Location: County Kildare
The Role
Leinster Appointments is recruiting for a permanent, full time Purchasing and Stock Controller in Co.
Kildare.
Fully office based.
Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment based on sales, demand, and forecasting.
Generate, manage, and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently, tracking deliveries and resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
Conduct or oversee regular stock checks and inventory audits to ensure accurate records, maintaining purchasing, pricing, and inventory reports.
Collaborate with operations, laboratories, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth stock flow, acting as the main point of contact for purchasing and stock control matters.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and inventory control processes and support the implementation of improvements.
Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and assist with negotiating favourable commercial terms.
Monitor stock usage, storage, and rotation to minimise waste and obsolescence.
Work with management across departments to ensure adequate stock availability to meet operational objectives.
Produce data, metrics, and analytical reports to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement in purchasing and stock management.
Assist in maintaining purchasing policies, procedures, forms, and related documentation.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, report unsafe practices or defects, and actively promote a strong safety culture.
Support laboratory and business performance by ensuring consistent availability of stock.
Work with the Quality Team to maintain the Approved Supplier Register and address supplier issues or non-conformances.
Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track stock usage and waste levels.
Support managers in reviewing standing orders and minimum/maximum stock levels to meet operational requirements.
The Person
Minimum of three years' relevant experience, ideally within logistics, warehouse operations, or inventory management, covering most of the responsibilities outlined.
Strong technical knowledge of purchasing, inventory management systems, software platforms, and data flows.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
Experience coordinating system troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.
Self-motivated, proactive, well-organised, and solutions-focused with a strong "can-do" attitude.
Strong reporting, data analysis, and data interpretation skills.
Commitment to maintaining up-to-date professional and technical knowledge through ongoing learning, training, and industry engagement.
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