Global Buyer

Requisition ID: 55247 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid 

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Global Buyer who has first experience in indirect corporate buying and wants to step into a global role. 

Location: Naas, Ireland.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, hybrid role with in-office presence on Tuesdays and Wednesdays plus one additional day. 

As a Global Buyer you will be required to travel up to 10% (globally).

The Global buyer will act as a key partner to Kerry Group supporting the development and implementation of Global Category Strategies for indirect areas such as: ICT, QSHE, Professional Services and Travel & Meetings in order to ensure the effective sourcing and contracting of all aspects of the strategy. The role offers the chance to grow within a dynamic global environment, leveraging your buying expertise in indirect areas and helping shape our strategy. If you are passionate about procurement and eager to expand your skills in indirect corporate buying, we would love to hear from you.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and coordinate global negotiations and selection processes for designated categories.
• Support the development of global strategies for the same in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Partner with Regional and Global Functions and Regional Procurement to implement the strategies agreed.
• Ensure the optimal contracting models are used for each Category to ensure required cost and service level targets are met.
• Tender via Coupa, evaluate vendor quotations, and adopt the appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service ensuring that selected vendors can meet our requirements and Service Level Agreements now and in the foreseeable.
• Identify innovation opportunities in this ever-evolving space.

Qualifications and skills

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success as a Global Buyer for similar categories of spend.

• First experience in indirect corporate buying with an impressive track record of accomplishments and continuous improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship management and good influencing and stakeholder management skills to be able work across all levels within an organization.
• Someone who is self-motivated and career driven with strong sense of enthusiasm and commitment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Acts with drive, determination and resilience.
• Focused, results-oriented and able to challenge the status quo to achieve both the medium term to long-term KPI level and implement the global strategy.
• Someone who is able to plan and manages projects through to completion.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-MU1 Posting Type: LI 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.