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Purchasing and Stock Control Specialist

Location

Millstreet, Co. Cork

Company

Clover Hill Food Ingredients is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Purchasing & Stock Control Specialist to join our growing team in Millstreet, Co. Cork. This is a key role within our supply chain function, responsible for ensuring effective purchasing, accurate stock control, and seamless collaboration across sales, operations, and warehouse teams.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is motivated by continuous improvement, efficiency, and strong supplier relationships.

The Role

As Purchasing & Stock Control Specialist, you will oversee the day-to-day purchasing and inventory management activities, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and procurement standards. You will play a vital role in supporting operational continuity, preventing stock-outs, and contributing to cost and efficiency improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders accurately and on time, and track all inbound shipments.
• Investigate, resolve, and implement corrective actions for purchasing or stock non-conformances.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Operations teams to proactively manage stock availability.
• Analyse supply and demand trends to forecast inventory requirements.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels in line with agreed targets and usage patterns.
• Ensure full compliance with purchasing and stock control SOPs and company policies.
• Act as the main point of contact for purchasing and stock control queries.
• Support warehouse stock takes and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues, including shortages, discrepancies, and overstock.
• Produce regular reports and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Support improvement projects across Operations and Supply Chain teams.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and maintain accurate stock records.
• Update inventory management systems accurately and efficiently.
• Provide cover and support for colleagues within the planning and purchasing team when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in purchasing, stock control, supply chain, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability, including root cause analysis.
• High level of technical proficiency, including:
  • Inventory management systems
  • Electronic ordering systems
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with suppliers.

Why Join Clover Hill Food Ingredients?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Work in a role with real impact on business performance.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Competitive package aligned with experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV to c.lehane@cloverhill.ie