Job Description
Procurement Assistant / Analyst Kenny-Whelan are hiring a Procurement Assistant / Analyst for one of its Global Life Sciences Companies in Cork. Contact:Carmel Synnott : or call on Profile of the Role: The Procurement Assistant / Analyst purchases and assists in the expediting of Equipment and services which involves the sourcing, identification of supplies, agreeing prices/terms, negotiation of delivery dates/schedules and communication with vendors as well as liaison with on site business areas. Description of Duties: Assisting the Procurement team to implement procurement plans supporting the Project Procurement Plan and Facility Project plans Analysing quotations and preparing commercial bid analysis with vendor recommendation to site business partners Negotiating and achieving cost reductions and savings with suppliers/contractors for Equipment and services Executing PO transactions in SAP & Ariba Expediting of Purchase Orders and regular status reporting Applying the Vendor Management process for setting up vendors on SAP & Ariba PO Management on SAP Maintaining filing system for Purchase Orders and Vendor Data Backup responsibilities in similar Procurement roles as required by business. Education: IIPMM Certificate Degree an advantage IT Systems: Advanced MS Office Suite eg: Word, Excel, Previous SAP / Ariba experience an advantage Experience and Requirements: Excellent organisational and administrative skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build relationships with relevant parties. Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple requests from across several areas. Strong sense of customer focus and teamwork. Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence Kenny-Whelan Contact: For further information please contact Carmel Synnott on or sendyour updated CV to Skills: SAP ARIBA Advanced Excel Word Benefits: Canteen Parking