**Requisition ID 62416
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
About the role
As a
Procurement Buyer – Indirect Procurement**
, you will lead strategic sourcing activities within your category to secure long‑term supply, optimize delivered costs, and build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for low to medium complexity categories, negotiate optimal terms, and support supply continuity and continuous improvement. The role also involves partnering with cross‑functional teams, developing deep category expertise, managing supplier performance and compliance, and contributing to value creation and strong KPI delivery across the business.
This is a
permanent, full
‑
time role based in Naas
, operating in a hybrid model combining remote work and time in the office. Applications will be accepted until
2nd February
.
Key responsibilities
* Develop and execute sourcing and tendering strategies for low‑ to medium‑complexity categories, considering scale, strategic importance, risk level, commercial models, supplier base and pricing variables.
* Build strong category and industry knowledge, becoming the procurement expert and a trusted advisor to business stakeholders.
* Maintain strong cross‑functional relationships with key functions
* Manage all aspects of supplier risk and drive Total Cost of Ownership (PIP) reductions through cross‑functional cost‑improvement initiatives.
* Build and manage relationships with key suppliers.
* Ensure supplier compliance with required business standards
* Support Working Capital Management by coordinating efforts to standardise payment terms with suppliers.
* Conduct supplier benchmarking and participate in workshops.
* Manage e‑tendering activities and contract lifecycle processes.
* Support margin management, pricing activities, business linkage and governance processes.
Qualifications and skills
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related discipline.
* APICS/CIPS certification highly preferred.
* Strong collaboration and consultation skills; comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
* Effective matrix‑management capabilities.
* Strong negotiation abilities.
* Solutions‑focused, with excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
* Solid project‑management skills.
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter
Posting Type
LI
Please note also
We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.