Role: Purchasing/Supply Chain Administrator

Salary: €30k - €35k per year

Duration: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Co. Louth

Benefits: Pension Contributions, Healthcare

Purchasing/Supply Chain Administrator

Leading manufacturers are seeking a Purchasing/Supply Chain Administrator to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis in Co. Louth. The responsibilities of this position include stock management, negotiating with suppliers, invoice reconciliation and general admin. You will also be required to build long-lasting business relations with key suppliers and stakeholders to uphold best cost for the business. This is a full-time, permanent position with the working hours being Monday to Friday 8am-5pm.

The ideal candidate for this position will have had previous administration experience. Full training on purchasing/supply chain will be provided, although previous experience or knowledge of this area would be advantageous. The successful person for this role will have a strong, can-do attitude who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and busy environment. You will have the people skills to negotiate effectively with suppliers and be extremely organised to help support the wider procurement team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage stock, aged inventory, sales analysis and performance targets.
• Manage replenishment orders to ensure optimal stock levels at all times
• The selection of suppliers with attention to price, delivery, past performance and quality
• Place and expedite orders
• Product flow optimisation
• PO processing and best price negotiations
• Building and maintaining sustainable supplier relations

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong problem solving capabilities
• Previous admin experience
• Purchasing or supply chain knowledge advantageous
• High level of communication, time management skills, and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail, quality focused, strong work ethic and a positive can do attitude
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Curiosity to ask questions and a willingness to learn key drivers across the business
• Excellent communication and strong ability to build effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders

What to do next: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Conor via conor@tdtalent. ie