▷ Urgent Search: Buyer, Kildare, Kildare

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Ireland Leinster Appointments Full time

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Athy, Co.Kildare
Division: Ireland
Reporting to: Director of Purchasing
Employment Type: Full-Time 9 month Maternity Contract

Leinster Appointments are working in partnership with our client, a trusted supplier to the food and beverage industry, for their next hire, a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join their team and help drive the continued success of their operations in Ireland.

About the Role

As a Buyer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our production schedules by ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging. You’ll work closely with the Planning Team and the Director of Purchasing to maintain appropriate inventory levels, while also liaising with suppliers, internal teams, and logistics to ensure a smooth procurement process.

This role also includes administrative support and coordination duties, contributing to the overall efficiency and profitability of the plant.

Key Responsibilities

- Support sourcing activities by providing data and insights to help manage the total cost of materials.
- Review reorder reports and place material orders based on Min/Max inventory guidelines.
- Assist in the development and execution of purchasing strategies for ingredients and packaging.
- Order materials exclusively from the company's corporate approved suppliers.
- Process requisitions, monitor order statuses, and manage purchase order tracking.
- Coordinate transportation and track deliveries to ensure on-time arrivals.
- Handle discrepancies, quality issues, or damaged goods by working with internal teams and suppliers to resolve problems.
- Maintain accurate purchase order documentation, ensuring proper authorizations and pricing.
- Liaise with production planning to align ingredient supply with production needs.
- Support the Office Administrator with clerical tasks as required.
- Ensure consistent, punctual attendance and adaptability to evolving business needs.
- Perform other duties as needed.

The Person

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred
- 4 Years + Previous industry or supply chain experience in FMCG or similar
- Excellent critical thinking, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment

Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply now and be part of our client's forward journey.

The Package

9 Month Contract

Leinster Appointments is committed to providing a professional service where all CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any third parties without candidate’s knowledge or consent.

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