Job Description
A Procurement Administrator is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway-based client on a 6-12 months contractor basis. An administrative professional with 3-5 years of experience is ideal, particularly with a background in purchasing or materials management. The Procurement Administrator will support the Category Management team with critical procurement processes, being highly organized and possessing excellent communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain supplier details accurately within systems
• Support ad-hoc Procurement reporting requirements
• Develop vendor contracts, ensuring timely issuance
• Ensure adherence to the Company's procurement policies and procedures
• Analyze industry trends to determine appropriate pricing for available goods
• Engage with manufacturers & vendors to understand product lifecycles, end of life, and new products
• Verify accurate prices, including budget prices, exist for all live commodities within the company
• Create and maintain price sheets for all channels
• Support negotiations and supplier selection through high-level vendor assessments
• Create purchase orders as required
• Record minutes from quarterly reviews and key supplier meetings
• Ensure creation of supplier profiles for all SRM suppliers
Requirements
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications and functional knowledge of SAP or similar MRP programs
• Detail-oriented with good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team environment
• 3—5 years of procurement/purchasing/sourcing experience preferred
• Professional communication; both verbal and written are required