Procurement Buyer - Packaging
Are you looking to join one of Ireland's most successful food retail, wholesale, and foodservice companies? My client is seeking an experienced
Procurement Buyer – Packaging
to join their dynamic and progressive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leader.
Package
* Generous Salary doe
* Bonus
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Staff discount
* Career progression opportunities
Responsibilities of this Procurement Buyer - Packaging job include:
* Develop, own, and deliver procurement category strategies.
* Evaluate spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and potential consolidation across the business.
* Contribute to annual budget planning and provide clear, accurate reporting to Finance.
* Lead the complete tendering process, from scoping requirements through to negotiation and contract award.
* Drive supplier negotiations to secure the best commercial outcomes.
* Support budget holders through the contracting process, coordinating with legal and internal teams to finalise agreements.
* Oversee requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring full compliance with procurement policies.
* Partner with key suppliers to monitor market trends and maximise value delivery.
* Build and sustain strong relationships with key indirect suppliers to strengthen long-term partnerships.
* Deliver high-quality procurement support and service to stakeholders in line with agreed SLAs.
* Enhance procurement processes, including reporting, risk management, and supplier performance frameworks.
* Monitor supplier pricing against negotiated terms, highlighting and addressing any variances.
* Contribute to cross-functional procurement projects and wider business initiatives as needed.
Requirements for this Procurement Buyer - Packaging job include:
* 2+ years' proven experience managing and negotiating high-value procurement contracts.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, up to and including executive level.
* Strategic thinker with the confidence to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
* Proficiency with finance systems (Oracle iProc experience an advantage).
* Advanced Excel skills with exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical ability.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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