The Role

Leinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a permanent, full time Purchasing Administrator role in Co. Kildare.

Permanent, full time role

Hybrid after training period 

€35,000

Main duties: 

• Build expertise in assigned material categories by engaging directly with suppliers to gain insights into material origins, production techniques, and their application within on-site operations.

• Collaborate with Technical, NPD, and Finance teams to accurately populate all required data fields during new product introductions, ensuring full integration with planning and procurement systems.

• Take an active role in sourcing and procurement of packaging and raw materials, ensuring compliance with quality, cost-efficiency, innovation, and regulatory standards.

• Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities.

• Oversee alignment of supply and demand, monitor inventory replenishment, and track supplier performance metrics.

• Assist the Purchasing Manager in adhering to annual department and indirect cost budgets.

• Ensure efficient supplier relationship management, including forecasting, performance reviews, supply chain coordination, and handling purchasing documentation and invoice issues.

• Monitor supply of materials to ensure compliance with internal business policies and procedures.

• Track and report internal service level targets across the supply chain function.

• Proactively identify and manage high-risk or unique materials to minimize obsolescence.

• Provide timely and accurate procurement-related data to support financial reporting and KPI tracking.

• Coordinate closely with internal supply chain teams and other cross-functional departments.

• Address and resolve supplier-related disputes and claims in a timely and professional manner.

• Contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing costs throughout the supply chain.

• Maintain and update supplier performance dashboards and scorecards.

• Actively uphold and implement company policies and procedures across all responsibilities.

The Person

• Similar experience in a role within the FMCG sector would be an advantage.
• Qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Food Science is desirable
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail
• Evidence of excellent leadership, administration & organisational skills
• Willingness to learn