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Job Details:
Procurement Specialist
Ref No: WS/PS/02/26
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services to ensure cost efficiency, quality standards, and uninterrupted supply operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing procurement of packaging materials and ingredients in line with forecasted demand;
- Monitor high-value and critical materials closely to minimise risk of shortages or excess stock;
- Ensure data accuracy across all systems, including stock levels, forecasts and supplier information;
- Raise purchase orders, track deliveries and manage supplier lead times;
- Assess forecasts in detail to understand true demand requirements;
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to align demand planning with production needs.
The Person:
- A minimum of three years experience in procurement, supply planning or demand planning;
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills to include data analysis, formulas, forecasting and reporting;
- Strong communication skills and experience of building and maintaining relationships with suppliers;
- Experience sourcing raw materials, packaging or production supplies.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Experience of using an ERP system;
- Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or related field;
- A working knowledge of packaging materials, industry standards and packaging compliance;
- Ability to work with forecasts and translate data into practical purchasing actions.
About Us
White’s has been milling oats in Tandragee, Co Armagh for 177 years. Part of the Fane Valley Group of companies, we supply a wide range of oat and porridge products to retail and food service customers throughout Ireland, the UK and in key export markets. At White’s we believe in quality in every part of our business, from the oats our dedicated growers produce to the standards we set ourselves, and the people who join our team.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
White's Oats is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better
