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Ireland

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Successfully sourced herbs, spices, dehydrated vegetables and colours for Kerry's manufacturing sites across North America, LATAM, Europe And APMEA. Negotiated with global vendors to drive savings and contract all volume requirements.Successfully managed tenders on a global scale for manufacturing facilities across the world, procuring ingredients to specification.Drove efficiency and simplification through category transformation projects for categories managed. Actively promoted Learning and Development across the procurement function by acting as L&D Champion.Actively participated in organisational initiatives to increase employee engagement across the business.

Successfully sourced herbs, spices, dehydrated vegetables and colours for Kerry's manufacturing sites across North America, LATAM, Europe And APMEA. Negotiated with global vendors to drive savings and contract all volume requirements.Successfully managed tenders on a global scale for manufacturing facilities across the world, procuring ingredients to specification.Drove efficiency and simplification through category transformation projects for categories managed. Actively promoted Learning and Development across the procurement function by acting as L&D Champion.Actively participated in organisational initiatives to increase employee engagement across the business.

Naas, Leinster, Ireland

Effectively manage packaging spend for Kerry across Europe & Russia.

Naas, Kildare, Ireland

Managed European pallet tenders to drive organisational savings across multiple manufacturing sitesEffectively collated output data from Requests for Information (RFIs) & Requests for Quotation (RFQs)Organised site specific Packaging Trials, analysing key attributes in the introduction of new materials & suppliers as part of the tender processDeveloped and maintained successful supplier relationshipsNegotiated with suppliers for optimal pricingSupported and executed a packaging category transformation to identify opportunities for efficiency and savings. Successfully processed, analysed and stored over 3000 packaging specifications to develop category transparency and aid the category transformation projectMaintenance of SAP data for PackagingDeveloped Powerpoint slides and successfully presented to senior colleaguesScheduled and supported internal meetings with key stakeholders & suppliersAssisted in evaluating internal cost reduction ideas from key constituents and cross-functional teams

Greater San Diego Area

Expertly sent and followed-up on procurement requests with pathology labs, New York State Department of Health and field representatives. Effectively collected and distributed market information across the organisation. Superbly analysed pathology reports to identify correct procurement procedures. Precisely documented all procurement processes within Salesforce, Excel and Access. Effectively presented data to senior managers on a weekly basis using PowerPoint. Competently handled high volume and high value orders. Managed cross-departmental projects excellently. Provided expertise and user-testing in the construction of a company-wide database. Successfully worked across multiple regions with key stakeholders, adhering to state and HIPPA regulations. Created and implemented 'Standard Operating Procedures' within the organisation. Dependably completed all ad hoc requests. Key Achievement: Analysed and reviewed existing procurement practices to increase productivity.

Killenard, Laois, Ireland

Worked independently and in teams to ensure all targets were met.Demonstrated strong work-ethic and self-motivation without supervision.Maintained high standards of work appropriate to that of a 5 star golf resort.Displayed excellent time management skills.Collaborated with work colleagues to meet common goals.Train and monitor new staff members.

Portarlington, Laois, Ireland

Independently opened and closed the premises during shifts.Interacting with and greeting customers on a daily basis. Answering queries, dealing with complaints and ensuring customer’s needs were satisfied.Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.Handling large amounts of cash while securely balancing and depositing it at the end of each working day.Liaising with senior staff regarding day to day running of the premises, ensuring the business is run to the highest standard possible.Training and monitoring of all new staff.Achieved weekly sales targets.

Certificate In Procurement Management, Procurement, First Class Honours

NFQ Level 8.

Master Of Science - Ms, Management And Marketing, First Class Honours Degree

Specialising in Digital Marketing and International Marketing.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology And History, Second Class Honors

Activities and Societies: Studied abroad at Loyola University Chicago, Illinois.