Procurement Buyer

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Keelings Full time

Join Keelings You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Our Strategic Priorities

Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.

People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.

Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.

Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.

Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.

Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.

Keelings Values

People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute

Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings

Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments

Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

  Purpose of the Role:

The buyer role is to support the Commercial Category Manager in the management of the day to day buying, operations and profitability of the category.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

  • Undertake packhouse walks daily to check quality, quantities, reasons for rejection, shelf life, waste, etc.
  • Develop sales forecasts for the planning and operations team on a weekly basis.
  • Liaising with operations department on the production plan, stock allocation and efficiency savings.
  • Stock planning on a weekly / monthly basis.
  • Balance stock daily to ensure availability.
  • Liaising with transport department to organise inbound and outbound transportation.
  • Follow up on claims within category on level agreed with Procurement/ Category Manager.
  • Compare actual demand against forecast and procure to manage gaps.
  • Negotiation of the best possible pricing from suppliers.
  • Review profitability of category and report into Head of Procurement in Procurement/ Category Manager's absence.
  • Reduce invoice queries and PO issues with Accounts Department.
  • Deliver NPD / innovation through liaising with suppliers to identify new products and opportunities for Sales.
  • Working with Procurement Category Manager, Technical and Sales counterparts to deliver quality and service level.
  • Negotiation of pricing, specifications, promotions with customers in conjunction with S&M team.
  • Meet all customer deadlines.
  • Any other duties assigned by your Manager.
  • Spot purchasing from the open market to protect against potential risks to the supply chain.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Delivery service level.
  • Quality service level.
  • Category waste %.
  • Claims successfully attained.
  • Accuracy of PO's.

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

  • Ability to work on own initiative on project based tasks.
  • Attention to detail and proven problem solving skills.
  • Results orientated.
  • Highly numerate and analytical with ability to interpret data.
  • Excellent IT skills e.g. MS Excel.
  • Good Communication skills.
  • Ability to build relationships and deal with customers and suppliers in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Flexible and resilient.

Desirable:

  • Previous buying experience within fresh produce industry highly desirable

Education & Qualifications:

  • 3rd level education in Business, Procurement or related discipline.
  • Qualification in CIPS or other similar procurement qualification desirable but not essential.

Additional relevant information:

(e.g. requirement for travel, specific projects or targets for the role)

  • This role may involve travel overseas from time to time in order to meet our grower base.

 Recruitment Process

1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt

2. Phone Screening

3. 1st Interview

4. 2nd Interview

5. Outcome & Feedback

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging. 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.com

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people

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