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What We Do…
At Valeo Foods Ireland, the heart of our business is tasty, nutritious Irish food and drinks with brands such as Jacobs, Odlums, Batchelors and many more. We are proud of our brands and the roles they play in Irish life.
What We are Looking For… We are looking for a dynamic Procurement Specialist to join our team in Ballymount. As a Procurement Specialist at Valeo Foods Ireland, you will be instrumental in overseeing procurement activities, specifically managing all aspects related to Indirect costs in a FMCG industry.
What You will Do…
* Sourcing and Vendor Management - All Purchasing activity for Indirect costs for Valeo Ireland
* Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and performance
* Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements
* Handle the purchase and supply of goods and services including inbound freight, mobile phone networks, vehicles leasing, travel services, and other Indirect sourcing.
* Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure ongoing performance and address any issues
* Ensure fair and transparent processes in supplier selection and contract awarding
* Process Improvement - Continuously review and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
* Management of Blankets / Contracts on IFS - Run monthly reports and ensure accurate management procurement agreements
* Invoice Resolution and Approval: Resolve mismatches on invoices with relevant departments and approve as required with suppliers and Finance
* Cross functional working - Communicate and interface with suppliers and departments such as Quality, Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations as required
* Support function for Senior Procurement Managers
* Other ad-hoc duties as assigned
What You will Have
* Proven experience within the FMCG sector, supported by a third-level degree, diploma, or 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in purchasing or procurement. A background in indirect procurement is strongly preferred.
* Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally within a dynamic team and build effective internal and external relationships
* Business driven: ability to foresee the bottom-line impact of purchasing planning and scheduling activities e.g. stock cover vs OOS
* High degree of attention to detail – especially focused on best pricing
* Demonstrate expertise in buying and tendering processes within the FMCG sector
* Showcase strong administration, planning and organizational skills to streamline procurement processes
* Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
* Ability to analyse and simplify complex financial information with ease
* Must be fast thinking, decisive with initiative in a fast moving and ever-changing environment
* Excellent PC and Microsoft Office skills, with intermediate-level Excel
* Fluency in English. Fluency in other languages an advantage.
Who You are…
* Results Driven with a collaborative style and positive attitude
* Strive for cost efficiency by negotiating favourable terms with suppliers
* Treats colleagues and suppliers with respect and is always honest in all interactions
* Demonstrate agility by being flexible and open to change
* Ability to clearly explain work being performed to stakeholders
* Contribute to overall team performance, including support and assistance to other team members
* Focused individual with ability to drive personal, team and business growth and maximise opportunities with customers
How We Look After You
At Valeo Foods Ireland, we look after our employees with an impressive total rewards package on top of your basic salary. As well as working in a dynamic and exciting environment, you will also receive:
* Valeo Foods DC Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution;
* Eligible to participate in the Company's performance related bonus scheme;
* Employee Healthcare discount;
* Discounted Staff Shop;
* Maternity and Paternity leave packages;
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
* Cycle to Work and Travel Pass tax saver Scheme;
* Specsavers Contribution;
NO AGENCIES Valeo Foods Ireland does not accept unsolicited CVs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place for placements.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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