Purchasing & Stock Control Specialist

Job description

Title: Purchasing & Stock Control Specialist – Millstreet, Co. Cork

Company: Noel Recruitment Group (Client: Top Food Ingredient Company)

Location: Millstreet, County Cork

Salary: €40,000 – €50,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, On-site

Role Overview: Noel Recruitment Group is partnered with a leading food ingredient client who is seeking a Purchasing & Stock Control Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day purchasing and stock control activities, maintain compliance with internal policies and procurement regulations, and work closely with suppliers and internal teams to support cost and efficiency goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate all purchase orders timely and accurately; track shipments and resolve non-conformances.
• Collaborate with Sales & Operations to proactively avoid stock-outs.
• Analyse supply and demand to forecast inventory needs and minimise stock shortages or excesses.
• Maintain inventory levels in line with agreed targets.
• Ensure all purchasing & stock control SOPs are strictly adhered to.
• Liaise with warehouse management to conduct stock-taking activities efficiently.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues including shortages, overstock, and invoice discrepancies.
• Generate regular reports and provide insights to improve stock control and purchasing activity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Operations and Supply Chain teams

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in procurement, stock control, or supply chain.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and inventory management software; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with vendors, clients, and internal teams.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Process improvement and reporting experience
• Experience in food production or FMCG supply chains