Purchasing Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our McCarrens team in Co.Cavan.

In this dynamic role, you'll report to the Operations Manager and take full ownership of the entire process—from placing Purchase Orders to tracking their status. You'll skillfully manage the expedited or de-expedited flow of products as needed, ensuring that material is consistently available to meet our operational demands.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the scheduling and organisation of material into the manufacturing plant.
• Liaise with Planning & Operations on Supply/Demand issues.
• Work with Sales team on new product/customer introduction.
• Inventory Management - understand and maintain the minimum necessary raw materials inventory and report on the status of inventory levels against inventory targets.
• Ensure agreed performance targets with suppliers are met, including on-time delivery and lead-time accuracy.
• Measure and report material shortages which are impacting the production plan and update on availability as required.
• Play a key role in assisting the Head of Purchasing in terms of purchasing for the site.
• Participate, drive and deliver on projects across sites and also in group teams.
• Proactively seek the best quality and value for money products.
• Proactively thinking of ideas for the future and supporting change across the organisation.
• Build and maintain good relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to purchasing Policies.
• Ensure all KPI's are met and are accurate.
• Generate and present daily / weekly / monthly reports and metrics as appropriate.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience working in a purchasing role ideally within a Food Manufacturing environment or FMCG environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of excel and other common software tools.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to lead projects from idea stage to implementation.
• A Lean Six Sigma qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Staff Discount for McCarren Direct
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees