Purchasing Admnistrator

Tendermeats Ltd. is primarily involved in the packaging of fresh Beef, Pork and Lamb. We are currently looking to recruit Full time Purchasing Administrator to work as part of the office team. The role will be full time 42.5 hours per week working Tuesday through to Saturday 8am to 5pm. The Purchasing Administratorwill be primarily responsible for the management, control and sourcing and supply of Packaging (Labels, boxing, film) & Ingredients to support the Production Plan as well as implementing SLAs and other terms as agreed with Suppliers. Duties and Responsibilities Developing knowledge and understanding of the packaging and ingredients requirements and needs of the business. Develop knowledge of selected suppliers to understand the various sources and their manufacturing methods etc. Working closely with the selected suppliers and managing the companys procurement activities for Packaging & Ingredients while delivering on key elements such as >

Quality >

Innovation >

Price >

Green initiatives >

Legislative requirements Responsible for Supply / Demand Alignment, packaging and ingredients Replenishment and Supplier Performance Effective Supplier Management Provide forecasts, develop relationships, manage Supply Chains, control administrative aspects of PO issue, order receipt, invoice query Resolution etc. Working within the annual departmental budget & indirect budgets. Management and Control of obsolescence by identifying unique or high risk Packaging or Ingredients and managing their supply accordingly Provision of data to the Finance Team to ensure as required and on a timely basis Working closely with Supplier personnel and other Departments Driving cost reduction projects / initiatives Maintenance of the Supplier Scorecard Ensuring full participation in the implementation of the companys policies Working closely with the IT Systems Developer and recommending changes to systems and processes where necessary Flexibility is required to cover cross departmental roles such as Sales, Dispatch, Accounts. Participate in ongoing training & development Essential Competencies The suitable candidate will have formidable experience and working knowledge of : Purchasing Qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain / Food Science would be an advantage. Proficiency in the AS400 system and in Microsoft Office (word / excel) Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong self-discipline and a structured approach. Be a problem solver Excellent numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key data The ability to meticulously identify and plan improvements Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, and projects a positive manner in the face of change High attention to detail Evidence of excellent administration, organisational and teamwork skills Willingness to learn Desired Experience : Similar experience in a role within the FMCG sector would be an advantage. Packaging and Ingredients would be advantageous Location Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Benefits Employee discount scheme Free Parking Category Pharmaceutical / Science / Agricultural,Trades / Operative / Manual. Terms Permanent, Full-time. Skills : Purchasing Procurement Production knowledge Office Admin Microsoft Communication