Procurement Inventory Agent
Glanbia
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: St. Johns • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Lead procurement execution for assigned direct material categories, managing over 3,000 purchase orders annually and more than $60M in spend.
- Monitor MRP/ERP systems, validate recommendations, and adjust order volumes to meet planning best practices and supplier capabilities.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to minimize stockouts, reduce waste, and meet customer demand.
- Track order confirmations, expedite urgent needs, and communicate supply risks proactively.
- Partner with logistics and suppliers to deliver on-time, in-full shipments supporting production schedules.
- Serve as the primary procurement contact for operations, supply chain, warehouse, quality, and PSM teams.
- Lead Procurement’s S&OE meetings and report supply challenges and risk mitigation plans.
- Troubleshoot and resolve material shortages, shipment issues, documentation gaps, and quality concerns.
- Support commercialization of new materials and specification changes.
- Ensure alignment with category strategies and escalate non-standard sourcing needs when required.
- Maintain accurate GMP-compliant records, manage non-conformance processes, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Drive continuous improvement through change projects involving processes, data, systems, and capability building.
- Train new procurement team members and cross-functional partners.
- Champion Glanbia’s values and provide backup support to the Procurement team.
- Adhere to all safety and food safety protocols including SQF, FDA, and PMO standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; or high school diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience.
- APICS CSCP or ISM CPSM/CPSD certifications are a plus.
- Experience in a food or fortification manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and advanced computer applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong understanding of numeracy and ability to apply statistical and mathematical concepts.
- Proven ability to lead by example and coach others.
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurement executioninventory managementorder managementsupply chain managementdata analysisproblem-solvingstatistical conceptsmaterial specificationcontinuous improvementGMP compliance
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsleadershipcoachingorganizational skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesproactive communicationtroubleshootingteam collaborationadaptability
Certifications
APICS CSCPISM CPSMISM CPSD