Procurement Analyst

About the Company - Avoca operates in 13 Store locations, Central Bakery & Kitchen, Central Stores and Weaving Production Mill across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Today, there are third generation weavers working at the Mill. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. Now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, there are Avoca ceramics, clothing, perfumes, soaps and more from our own design studio. We have a host of award-winning cafes and restaurants, Food Markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far, as well as a best-selling range of Avoca cookbooks. There are also gardens to explore at many of our stores, as well as florists and garden centres. The list goes on. And all of this from a modest handwaving mill, established in a rural Irish village in 1723.

About the Role - We are seeking a Procurement Analyst to evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts and ensure a cost-effective procurement of goods and services while managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. This role will collaborate with internal departments, review and negotiate vendor contracts, identify opportunities for cost savings and help ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

The role will report into the Financial Director and will be primarily responsible for Packaging items plus In-direct expenditure

Responsibilities

• Bid and negotiate purchases for a variety of goods and services across multiple categories of spend including packaging, utilities, subscriptions, and general supplies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors, providing solutions, support, and customer service
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible pricing and service levels, while ensuring favourable legal terms and compliance with company policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of requisitions and purchase orders
• Identify opportunities for consolidation of suppliers and ways to enhance relationships with existing suppliers
• Assist with the sourcing and onboarding of new vendors, ensuring adherence of all policies and procedures
• Extract and analyse data to support the identification of cost savings, process efficiency, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Monitor and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.

Qualifications

• 3rd level Degree (business related)
• 2+ years of indirect procurement experience

Required Skills

• Sourcing and procurement experience in both consumables and directs categories of spend
• Driven, innovative, results-oriented and persistent with a positive attitude and high interest in problem solving.
• Experience with Oracle or Procure-to-Pay systems
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to actively listen and engage in conversation to uncover relevant information and identify solutions.
• Quick learner, detail oriented and strong ownership of work. Ability to establish working relationships with all levels of staff, management and vendors
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a structured manner
• Able to prioritize in a fast moving, constantly changing environment; high sense of urgency
• Team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others

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