Purchasing and Stocking Control Specialist

Job description

Role: Purchasing and Stock Control Specialist

Job type: Full Time, On-site

Location: Millstreet, County Cork

Start Date: As soon as possible

Noel Group are currently partnered with a top food ingredient client who are looking for a skilled and experienced Purchasing & Stock Control Specialist to join their team in Millstreet, Co. Cork. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day purchasing & stock control activity, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and procurement regulations. You will work closely with suppliers, maintain strong relationships and support the company to achieve its cost and efficiency goals through strategic purchasing and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in procurement, stock control, supply chain or a related field. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include the following:

Ensure the timely & accurate generation of all purchase orders, the tracking of all shipments & full root cause & corrective action to all non-conformances.

Work collaboratively with Sales & Operations stakeholders to proactively avoid stock-outs.

Analyse supply and demand to forecast inventory needs and minimise stock shortages or excesses.

Monitor and maintain inventory levels in line with agreed targets & based on usage and sales.

Ensure all relevant purchasing & stock control SOPs are strictly adhered to & that all transactions are carried out effectively and efficiently in accordance with company procedure and policy.

Be the point of contact with our sales & operations team in respect of purchasing & stock control issues.

Work with the operations team to ensure all stock transactions are carried out correctly and efficiently in accordance with company procedures and policies.

When required, provide back up for other members of the planning and purchasing team including holiday/sickness cover and general helping when workload demands.

Liaise with our warehouse management team to ensure all stock-taking activities are conducted with minimum impact on our operational efficiency

Identify and resolve supply chain issues, including shortages, invoice discrepancies with goods in & overstock situations.

Generate regular reports & provide improvement insight on stock control & purchasing activity.

Support improvement project activity working with the Operations and Supply Chain teams in recognising opportunities, making and implementing changes, and sustaining improvements.

Conduct regular inventory audits and maintain accurate records of stock levels and movements.

Update inventory management systems accurately & efficiently to optimise business efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Attention to Detail: Essential for maintaining accurate inventory records and quality control.

Organisational Skills: Important for managing large quantities of stock and ensuring efficient operations.

Problem Solving Abilities: Needed to address supply chain disruptions and inventory discrepancy root cause analysis.

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with inventory management software and electronic ordering systems, as well as advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to interact collaboratively with vendors, clients, and internal teams effectively.