Procurement Specialist, Saint Margaret's

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Role Overview:

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Our Strategic Priorities

Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.

People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.

Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.

Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.

Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.

Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Build & maintain professional relationships with suppliers and vendors and act as a point of contact  
• Interface with suppliers and Keelings to ensure cost effective strategies  
• Support with procurement strategies and ensure alignment with company policy and contracts.  
• Support and lead meetings, tenders, negotiations and communication on behalf of the business.   
• Generate commercial reports, provide market insights and present to senior leadership when required.  
• Purchase Order Management activities  
• Manage and maintain vendor database, including contact information, pricing agreements, and contract details. 

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to perform well under pressure in an ever-changing environment
• Highly accurate and attention to detail essential
• Candidates must speak fluent English.
• Candidate will need their own transport as this role is primarily based in St Margaret's, Co Dublin
• Previous experience in an FMCG environment would be advantageous

Core Competencies

• Team player
• A positive attitude
• Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proactive and efficient
• Good IT Skills - PowerPoint, word, excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidentiality/discretion to the highest standard
• Planning and organisational skills
• The ability to work on their own initiative

Behavioural Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Lead the Way
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Be Responsible & Ensure Accountability

Benefits:

• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
• Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
• Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

• People Matter
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at

Recruitment Process

• 1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
• 2. Phone Screening
• 3. 1st Interview
• 4. 2nd Interview
• 5. Outcome & Feedback

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