Procurement analyst

Avoca Procurement Analyst
About the Company
Avoca operates in 13 store locations, Central Bakery & Kitchen, Central Stores and Weaving Production Mill across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Today, there are third generation weavers working at the Mill. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. Now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, there are Avoca ceramics, clothing, perfumes, soaps and more from our own design studio. We have a host of award-winning cafes and restaurants, Food Markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far, as well as a best-selling range of Avoca cookbooks. There are also gardens to explore at many of our stores, as well as florists and garden centres. The list goes on. And all of this from a modest handwaving mill, established in a rural Irish village in 1723.
About the Role
We are seeking a Procurement Analyst to support the effective procurement of indirect goods and services across the business. This role will support the Procurement function in evaluating supplier spend & contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, maintaining procurement systems and records, and supporting supplier and contract management activities.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, the Procurement Analyst will help ensure the business achieves value for money, maintains compliance with procurement policies and procedures, and develops robust procurement processes to support future growth.
This role will support the procurement activities across a range of indirect expenditure categories including packaging, utilities, professional services, facilities, and general supplies.
Responsibilities

Support the procurement of indirect goods and services across multiple spend categories, ensuring value, quality, and service requirements are met.
Analyse supplier spend and purchasing activity to identify cost‑saving opportunities, supplier consolidation initiatives, and process improvements.
Build and maintain supplier price files, procurement records, contract databases, and spend reporting tools.
Conduct supplier benchmarking, quotation analysis, and market reviews to support procurement decisions and commercial negotiations.
Support supplier selection, contract negotiation and contract administration.
Monitor supplier performance and service levels, supporting regular supplier reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with internal stakeholders to provide procurement support, manage purchasing requirements, and resolve day‑to‑day supplier issues.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of procurement documentation, requisitions and purchase orders.
Produce regular spend analysis and procurement reports, highlighting savings opportunities, trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
Support the development and implementation of procurement systems, processes, policies, and reporting tools to improve governance, visibility, and control of spend across the business.

Qualifications

3rd level Degree preferred (business related).
2+ years of procurement or procurement administration experience.

Required Skills

Procurement experience – ideally both consumables and direct categories of spend.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with Oracle or Procure‑to‑Pay systems preferable.
Excellent communication skills.
Quick learner, detail oriented, and strong ownership of work.
Results oriented with strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a structured manner.
Able to prioritise in a fast moving, constantly changing environment; high sense of urgency.
Team player with a strong willingness to collaborate and help others.

Benefits

Staff discount
Subsidised meals
Pension scheme
Cycle scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Avoca is an equal opportunities employer.
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