The Role

Leinster Appointments is recruiting for a permanent, full time Purchasing and Stock Controller in Co. Kildare.

Fully office based

Salary €35,000 - €45,000

Main duties:

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment based on sales, demand, and forecasting.
• Generate, manage, and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently, tracking deliveries and resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
• Conduct or oversee regular stock checks and inventory audits to ensure accurate records, maintaining purchasing, pricing, and inventory reports.
• Collaborate with operations, laboratories, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth stock flow, acting as the main point of contact for purchasing and stock control matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and inventory control processes and support the implementation of improvements.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and assist with negotiating favourable commercial terms.
• Monitor stock usage, storage, and rotation to minimise waste and obsolescence.
• Work with management across departments to ensure adequate stock availability to meet operational objectives.
• Produce data, metrics, and analytical reports to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement in purchasing and stock management.
• Assist in maintaining purchasing policies, procedures, forms, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, report unsafe practices or defects, and actively promote a strong safety culture.
• Support laboratory and business performance by ensuring consistent availability of stock.
• Work with the Quality Team to maintain the Approved Supplier Register and address supplier issues or non-conformances.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track stock usage and waste levels.
• Support managers in reviewing standing orders and minimum/maximum stock levels to meet operational requirements.

The Person

• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience, ideally within logistics, warehouse operations, or inventory management, covering most of the responsibilities outlined.
• Strong technical knowledge of purchasing, inventory management systems, software platforms, and data flows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating system troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated, proactive, well-organised, and solutions-focused with a strong “can-do” attitude.
• Strong reporting, data analysis, and data interpretation skills.
• Commitment to maintaining up-to-date professional and technical knowledge through ongoing learning, training, and industry engagement.