Procurement Specialist - Food Ingredients

at  Excel Recruitment

Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland -

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Immediate13 Apr, 2025USD 50000 Annual15 Jan, 20252 year(s) or aboveAnalytical Skills,Business Acumen,ProcurementNoNo
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Description:

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST -FOOD INGREDIENTS

Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career?
My client, Ireland’s leading food retail business, seeks a commercial and passionate Procurement Specialist to join one of Ireland’s oldest and award-winning retailers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement, a deep understanding of commodity markets and food trends, and extensive experience in supplier negotiations. In this role, you’ll take charge of sourcing top-quality products at the best value, driving profitability while aligning with the company’s strategic goals. Wicklow based

Package:

  • Salary €50-65k
  • Bonus
  • Pension
  • Agile working
  • Flexible hours

Responsibilities of this Procurement Specialist role include:

  • Source products strategically to secure the best value and quality.
  • Achieve procurement savings by consistently securing the best prices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support efficient sourcing and new product development.
  • Work closely with finance and food teams on pricing and product launches.
  • Manage supplier contracts and build strong relationships.
  • Develop and implement Service Level Agreements with key suppliers and negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
  • Oversee tender processes and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Monitor supply chains and commodity market trends, creating plans to address potential disruptions.

Requirements of this Procurement Specialist role include:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in procurement.
  • Proven ability to deliver strong commercial results.
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of this Procurement Specialist role include:

  • Source products strategically to secure the best value and quality.
  • Achieve procurement savings by consistently securing the best prices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support efficient sourcing and new product development.
  • Work closely with finance and food teams on pricing and product launches.
  • Manage supplier contracts and build strong relationships.
  • Develop and implement Service Level Agreements with key suppliers and negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
  • Oversee tender processes and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Monitor supply chains and commodity market trends, creating plans to address potential disruptions

Requirements of this Procurement Specialist role include:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in procurement.
  • Proven ability to deliver strong commercial results.
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)

Logistics/Procurement

Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain

Logistics

Graduate

Proficient

1

Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland