Procurement Graduate

Are you passionate about procurement? Are you eager to kick-start your career in a dynamic and fast-growing industry? Look no further! Tricel are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Procurement Graduate to join the team. Our Procurement Graduate Programme will deliver a very high standard of training. The programme is designed to expose the candidate to all aspects of purchase which will lead to the graduate having a very successful career in supply chain management, business, with a particular emphasis on purchasing function.  The candidate will learn and put into practice the competencies needed to establish and/or run the purchasing function for any organisation. The skills will be practical and relevant and are transferable to any industry or institution. Responsibilities Category/Market Analysis: Examine current supply chain status, SWOT analysis, which will lead to the development of the purchasing strategy, sourcing and supply plans Cross Functional team work. Monitoring usage/demand by coordinating other Tricel sites and supply chains. Working with R&D to introduce new materials and to identify potential new sources. Strategic Sourcing: Closely working with category buyers to source the highest quality materials and services at the best price using a range of tools including tendering. Cost Savings: Jointly working with category buyers to develop and execute cost savings Supplier Management: Working with the category buyers to negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and service requirements are met. Setting, monitoring and ensuring Department KPI's. . The successful candidate will start the Procurement Graduate Programme in June 2024. The role will be based in Killarney but may require travel to other group sites in Ireland, UK, France and Denmark. Candidate Profile On track to achieve or will have already achieved a 2:2 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in disciplines such as Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Management IT savvy and highly proficient with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint skills and Word. Have a professional outlook with commercial awareness Exceptional problem solving skills Motivated self-starter with the determination and drive to succeed Strong ability to work well in a team and on your own Ability to prioritise workload Attention to detail Aptitude to learning and showing initiative What do we offer? At Tricel, we care about you and your progression. As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer: Excellent development and growth opportunities A supportive and collaborative culture A fun and dynamic work environment Team oriented atmosphere Good work, life balance Opportunity to work across countries and cultures Employee Assistance Programme Tax-free vouchers to the value of EUR1,000 Sports and Social club Health and Wellbeing initiatives Enhanced Maternity leave Free onsite parking About Tricel Tricel, a family-run business, was founded in 1973 by Anne Stack and Con Stack. This year marks the company's 50th year in business. The company began by producing products from glass-reinforced plastics (GRP). It expanded its exports and established manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and Europe by implementing a comprehensive growth strategy in the 1990s and 2000s. The Stack family leads Tricel, which provides market-leading solutions in over 50 countries. Among the markets served by the company are storage tanks, pumps, sewage treatment tanks, construction products, and lubricant distribution. With its headquarters in Killarney, the Tricel Group consists of 15 companies across Europe, including seven manufacturing facilities. The company employs more than 600 people at these locations. The company has grown domestically and internationally by manufacturing locally, exporting, partnering with local distributors, and acquiring companies that enhance its product capabilities and geographical reach. In the next five years, the company's roadmap for growth will continue to be based on three main pillars: Customer Excellence, Innovation & Sustainability. How to apply If you are interested in joining our Procurement Graduate Programme please email HR@tricel.ie today with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you. Tricel is an equal opportunities employer. Tricel uses a third party provider called Occupop to store and process candidate data on our behalf.