Procurement Assistant

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.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

About the role

This full‑time, fixed‑term role—based in Naas, Ireland and running until the end of December—sits within the central purchasing administration team.

The position is responsible for ensuring that contracts with all direct vendors are correctly set up in the SAP system to enable order creation at site level. The procurement administration team works closely with buyers to gather all necessary information that contributes to an efficient ordering process. All captured data must be entered and maintained by the central purchasing administration team, with any anomalies investigated and resolved at source. 

Key responsibilities

Consistently ensure accurate prices, including live contracts, are in place for all live SKUs across Europe T&N Sites. This includes making sure they are correctly set up, maintained, and approved within the system.

Ensure the administration team meets weekly KPIs and that all Procurement Administration Processes are followed.

Assist the procurement function by providing accurate and timely information and serving as a key liaison with sites.

Resolve invoice queries within the defined SLAs, identifying and addressing the root causes.

Act as a procurement knowledge resource for site Supply Chain teams across Europe and Ireland, offering information, guidance, and assistance on system, ordering, and pricing matters.

Prepare for and participate in category team meetings.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

3rd level qualification in a related discipline combined 1-2 years of business experience (procurement and supply chain management qualification and experience preferred but not essential) Competent using Excel at an intermediate level.
Ability to build and maintain key relationships, with excellent communication skills
Logical and rational approach to problem solving with excellent attention to detail

Desirable

Experience using SAP

What we offer

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

Matched pension scheme

Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources

Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers

A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth