Procurement Enablement Specialist - Etendering

Requisition ID: 55186 Position Type: FT Fixed Term Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid 

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for an eTendering Specialist to join our Global Procurement Team to cover maternity leave, based in Naas, Co. Kildare. Kerry operates a hybrid working model for this role.

The eTendering Centre Specialist has responsibility for supporting the procurement function and tendered suppliers in creating, launching and submitting IT enabled tenders in the eSourcing platform.

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

• Supporting and advising the procurement team in structuring, sourcing and collating all necessary information required for successful eTendering.
• Creating tenders in the Coupa Sourcing platform based on bid lists and Request for Quotation data provided by the procurement team.
• Troubleshoot supplier queries as and when they happen.
• Maintaining the Coupa Sourcing platform and liaising with Coupa for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assembling and maintaining internal procurement training documentation.
• Providing support and guidance to regional super users.
• Preparing monthly reports, providing summary status updates and adhoc reports.
• Problem solve system issues.
• System optimisation – working to foster greater use of the system and improvements.
• Monitor all system usage, reporting and follow up.
• Create regional reports and circulate.
• Complete monthly presentation for meeting and answer all queries.
• Monitor insurance mailbox.

Qualifications and skills

The successful candidate will have:

• Solid Excel, IT and database skills with relevant experience in these areas.
• Solid understanding of contracting and ERP systems. 
• Ability to produce ad hoc reports from raw data.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Service oriented attitude.
• Good organisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with multiple interfaces.
• Previous experience in procurement and/or IT administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate within a virtual team.
• Deep knowledge of IT enabled Procurement tools would be advantageous.
• Diploma or Honours University Degree in Business, IT or Procurement.

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.