Requisition ID 50195

　　Position Type (US)Full Time

　　Career FunctionSupply Chain

　　Recruiter

　　Posting Type DNI

　　Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

　　About Kerry

　　Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

　　Where You'll Work:

　　With over 50 plants across North America, the Harrisonburg, VA, plant is a part of our Taste division, creating a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better.We work in a fast paced andever-changingenvironment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in thecommunity thanks to Kerrys employee engagement program. If youre looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

　　Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, OT on occasion - as required.

　　What you'll do:

　　As a Procurement Specialist, you'll be responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase and STO orders, and verifying delivered items. Identifyingsuppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase and STO orders, and verifying delivered items.

　　Key responsibilities:

　　Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.

　　Monitoring inventory levels and determining purchase needs.

　　Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.

　　Submit New Vendor documents to Corporate as required.

　　Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.

　　Support relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations (i.e. production scheduling adherence)

　　Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.

　　Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.

　　Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.

　　What you'll need to be successful and safe:

　　To get the most of this role at Kerry youll need to come with knowledge in supply chain ability to influence up, and wed prefer if you had supply chain experience. Youll also meet these minimum requirements:

　　Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred but not required.

　　Previous experience as a Procurement Specialist/MCO Agent or in a similar position preferred.

　　Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

　　Strong organization and documentation skills.

　　Strong research and analytical skills.

　　Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.

　　Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial.

　　Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be foundhere (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) . Additional information can also be here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

　　Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.