Job Description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Position Summary

The Indirect Buyer supports the site’s purchasing, accounts payable coordination, vendor administration, financial reporting, and general administrative activities. This position is responsible for creating and managing purchase orders, resolving purchasing and payment issues, supporting month-end closing activities, and serving as a key resource for the SAP and Coupa purchasing systems.

Job Title Indirect Buyer

Department Supply Chain / Procurement

Reports To Manager – Supply Chain

Location Byesville Manufacturing Facility

Key responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing and Purchase Order Management

• Create and manage purchase orders for Production, Sanitation, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), and other on-site departments.
• Create and administer purchase orders for capital projects.
• Track capital project spending and work closely with engineers and project owners to maintain accurate financial records.
• Reconcile purchase orders against invoices and billings, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Provide backup support to all site buyers.
• Work with buyers to review and resolve open-text transactions and outstanding purchase order issues.
• Review open transaction reports and follow up on unresolved items.
• Serve as the site SAP and Coupa superuser as related to purchasing.
• Train and support buyers in the proper use of SAP and Coupa purchasing processes.
• Promote compliance with purchasing policies, approval requirements, and internal controls.

Accounts and Vendor Management

• Process utility bills accurately and within required deadlines.
• Respond to incoming vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, purchase orders, and account issues.
• Work directly with vendors to resolve credit holds, payment concerns, account terms, and other service issues.
• Coordinate new vendor setup and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Process vendor information changes, updates, and deactivations.
• Support the timely resolution of invoice and payment discrepancies coordinating with corporate procurement, accounts payable and on-site buyers
• Process and manage incoming payments from scrap vendors.

Month-End and Financial Support

• Support month-end closing activities and ensure required information is completed accurately and on time.
• Provide backup documentation and support for monthly accruals.
• Complete petty cash reconciliations and complete p-card reconciliations for site holders
• Review open purchase order and transaction reports and coordinate required follow-up.
• Provide analytical and reporting support to the site Finance Manager.
• Provide support documentation for ESG (Safety, Environmental and Governance) reporting
• Assist with financial research, data analysis, expense tracking and special projects as requested.

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications & Skills

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in purchasing, accounts payable, finance, office administration, or a related field within manufacturing field with experience in ERP and procurement systems.
• Experience creating and reconciling purchase orders and demonstrate and understanding of the workflow for processing invoices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong numerical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential employee, vendor, and financial information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP and Coupa or similar ERP and procurement systems.
• Experience with vendor management, month-end closing activities, and capital project spending.
• Experience training or supporting users of purchasing and financial systems.

Key Competencies

• Customer and vendor service
• Financial accuracy and attention to detail
• Purchasing and accounts payable knowledge
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Organization and time management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Confidentiality and professional judgment
• Initiative and accountability
• Effective communication
• Adaptability and continuous improvement

The pay range for this position is $76,000 - $104,000 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 10/31/26

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kerry is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and career development. Kerry also takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, disabled veterans, and other protected groups are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

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