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Glanbia Nutritionals · 20 hours ago

Procurement Inventory Agent

Glanbia Nutritionals is a leading nutrition company that provides consumer brands and ingredients to support healthy lifestyles. They are seeking a Procurement Inventory Agent responsible for managing procurement activities for direct materials, ensuring compliance with company procedures, and maintaining supplier relationships. This role involves overseeing purchase orders, monitoring inventory levels, and supporting site operations.

Dietary SupplementsNutrition

Responsibilities

Manage end to end purchase order execution for assigned direct material categories, overseeing more than 1,000 PO’s annually with annual spend exceeding $25MM
Monitor MRP/ERP signals, validate system recommendations, and adjust order volumes in alignment with material planning best practices, economic order quantities, site initiatives, and supplier capabilities
Maintain inventory levels within agreed parameters to minimize stockouts, reduce excess/obsolete exposure, and support customer demand
Track order confirmations, expedite urgent needs, and proactively communicate changes in volume, timing, or supply risk
Collaborate with logistics and suppliers to ensure on time, in full delivery performance in support of daily production schedules
Serve as a primary procurement point-of-contact for plant operations, supply chain, warehouse, PSM, and quality teams
Lead issue resolution related to material shortages, delayed shipments, incorrect deliveries, documentation gaps, and product quality concerns
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning for service or supply disruptions
Support commercialization and trials of new materials and specification updates
Execute procurement activities in alignment with category strategies established by Category Management
Manage low value/low complexity spot buys and route non-standard requirements to Category Management as appropriate
Maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with GMP requirements
Support the non-conformance and SRC processes
Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies
Develop and maintain proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
Support creation and maintenance of material master data
Provide training for new procurement team members and cross-functional stakeholders
Support GPS initiatives that drive waste reduction and process improvement
Demonstrate Glanbia values and provide backup support for other Procurement Agents
Adhere to all safety procedures and food safety regulations including SQF, FDA, and PMO

Qualification

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementAPICS CSCPISM CPSM/CPSDERP/MRP SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsTraining Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with 3 or more years of experience in procurement or supply chain
APICS CSCP and/or ISM CPSM/CPSD of benefit
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.)

Company

Glanbia Nutritionals

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Glanbia Nutritionals manufactures and sells nutritional and functional ingredient solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2006-09-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Thomas A. Tench
Chief Operating Officer
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Bertha Marquez
Human Resources Business Partner
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