Glanbia · 19 hours ago
Procurement Agent
Glanbia is a better nutrition company, home to consumer brands and ingredients that help people around the world feel strong and nourished. They are hiring a Procurement Agent who will manage procurement activities for direct materials, provide site support, and maintain supplier relationships.
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
Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
Support creation and maintenance of material master data
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
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
Glanbia is a global nutrition company focused on dairy and performance nutrition products.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Clearway Capital
2022-04-21Post Ipo Equity
1988-05-10IPO
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