Procurement Graduate

Requisition ID: 57126 Position Type: Kerry Graduate Workplace Arrangement: [[LinkedInWorkplace]] 

Our Procurement Program

Join our dynamic global team, spread across multiple locations, and gain comprehensive exposure to our business operations. You’ll take on significant responsibilities and play a crucial role in advancing our business strategy. Our two-year Graduate Program offers real responsibilities from day one, with rotations and project work. You’ll develop both soft and technical skills needed to become a future leader, while working on business-critical projects and accessing deep expertise. Start date: September 2025.

Within Kerry, the Procurement Team has the responsibility for managing and overseeing all third party spend for both direct and indirect materials and services. They are experts in their respective categories of packaging, meats, dairy, ingredients and indirect materials and services such as energy, engineering, and facilities management. Just like Kerry, our suppliers are based in locations right around the world, and while a career in Kerry will afford you the opportunity to work abroad, a career in procurement will also involve travel to supply locations. 

Locations

Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland but given the nature of our projects, candidates must be flexible with regards travel and relocation for this role.

About Kerry The aim to shape the future of food might seem ambitious to some, but to us in Kerry it's all in a day’s work. Kerry is dedicated to helping create better-tasting, more authentic and nutritious food, and beverages. We produce safe, quality products that help feed millions every day. At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We’re a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

What you could be doing

Your role as a Procurement Graduate will involve working with category buyers in all aspects of the sourcing process, working closely with Kerry’s manufacturing sites and supply partners.

• Category/Market Analysis: Provide category and market insight by analysing both category and market data which will lead to development of sourcing and supply plans.
• Cross Functional Relationships: Monitoring usage/demand by coordinating with site supply chains. Working with R&D to introduce new materials and to identify potential new sources.
• Strategic Sourcing: Closely working with category buyers to source the highest quality materials and services at the best price using a range of tools including tendering.
• Cost Saving Pipeline: Jointly working with category buyers to develop and execute a cost savings pipeline.
• Supplier Management: Working with the category buyers to negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and service requirements are met.
• Sustainability: Support buyers on the achievement of our “Beyond the Horizon” sustainability goals and specifically our commitments on responsible sourcing, waste reduction, circular economy, and recyclable packaging

What you need to apply

• Minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant subject will enable you to join us but most importantly we are looking for individuals who are people centric, natural leaders and have a passion for food.
• Fluent in English and a second language preferably Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic or French
• Permanent right to work in Europe
• A strategic, problem-solving mindset and an energy and enthusiasm to support our dynamic business

Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn

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.

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