Purchasing & Customs Assistant

Freudenberg Group; Carrick-on-Shannon; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Ireland is seeking a proactive Purchasing/Supply Chain professional to manage material orders, raise POs, and coordinate customs for smooth production flow.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to monitor performance, optimise stock, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives while supporting policy improvements and ISO/FDA compliance awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, customs, logistics or related environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good communication skills with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience implementing or supporting new policies or process improvements.
• ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with customs data or legislation is desirable but not essential.
• Third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Business or related discipline is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering of materials to support production with suppliers and internal teams.
• Raise and maintain purchase orders with accurate information.
• Coordinate imports/exports customs activities for efficient movement.
• Review customs documentation for accuracy and liaise with freight forwarders.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal functions to support daily operations.
• Monitor supplier performance with reports, metrics and KPIs.
• Support inventory management and optimise stock levels.
• Contribute to cost reviews and reduction initiatives.
• Assist in implementing new purchasing and supply chain policies and procedures.
• Contribute to OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Communication skills

Independent work

Initiative

Process improvement

Education

Third-level qualification in Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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Responsibilities:

• Manage the ordering of materials required to support production, working with suppliers and internal teams to maintain continuity of supply.
• Raise and maintain purchase orders, ensuring purchasing information is accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate customs activities across imports and exports, ensuring goods move efficiently through the supply chain.
• Review customs documentation for accuracy and completeness and liaise with freight forwarders and customs contacts as required.
• Work closely with suppliers and colleagues across Supply Chain, Manufacturing and other functions to support day-to-day operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain relevant reports, metrics and supply chain KPIs.
• Support inventory management and identify opportunities to optimise stock levels.
• Contribute to cost review and cost reduction initiatives across purchased materials.
• Support the implementation of new purchasing and supply chain policies, procedures and process improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across the site’s OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management systems.

Qualifications:

• Experience within purchasing, supply chain, customs, logistics or a related environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and colleagues across different functions.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience implementing or supporting new policies, procedures or process improvements.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR requirements would be an advantage.
• Experience working with customs data or knowledge of customs legislation is desirable but not essential.
• A third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.See JD for details.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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