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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.\nAbout the role\nPosition Summary\nThe 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.\nJob Title: Indirect Buyer\nDepartment: Supply Chain / Procurement\nReports To: Manager - Supply Chain\nLocation: Byesville Manufacturing Facility\nKey responsibilities\nKey Responsibilities:\nPurchasing and Purchase Order Management\nCreate and manage purchase orders for Production, Sanitation, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), and other on-site departments.\nCreate and administer purchase orders for capital projects.\nTrack capital project spending and work closely with engineers and project owners to maintain accurate financial records.\nReconcile purchase orders against invoices and billings, investigating and resolving discrepancies.\nProvide backup support to all site buyers.\nWork with buyers to review and resolve open-text transactions and outstanding purchase order issues.\nReview open transaction reports and follow up on unresolved items.\nServe as the site SAP and Coupa superuser as related to purchasing.\nTrain and support buyers in the proper use of SAP and Coupa purchasing processes.\nPromote compliance with purchasing policies, approval requirements, and internal controls.\nAccounts and Vendor Management\nProcess utility bills accurately and within required deadlines.\nRespond to incoming vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, purchase orders, and account issues.\nWork directly with vendors to resolve credit holds, payment concerns, account terms, and other service issues.\nCoordinate new vendor setup and maintain accurate vendor records.\nProcess vendor information changes, updates, and deactivations.\nSupport the timely resolution of invoice and payment discrepancies coordinating with corporate procurement, accounts payable and on-site buyers\nProcess and manage incoming payments from scrap vendors.\nMonth-End and Financial Support\nSupport month-end closing activities and ensure required information is completed accurately and on time.\nProvide backup documentation and support for monthly accruals.\nComplete petty cash reconciliations and complete p-card reconciliations for site holders\nReview open purchase order and transaction reports and coordinate required follow-up.\nProvide analytical and reporting support to the site Finance Manager.\nProvide support documentation for ESG (Safety, Environmental and Governance) reporting\nAssist with financial research, data analysis, expense tracking and special projects as requested.\nQualifications and skills\nQualifications & Skills\nRequired Minimum Qualifications\nAssociate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, supply chain, or a related discipline.\nPrevious experience in purchasing, accounts payable, finance, office administration, or a related field within manufacturing field with experience in ERP and procurement systems.\nExperience creating and reconciling purchase orders and demonstrate and understanding of the workflow for processing invoices.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.\nStrong numerical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nDemonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\nAbility to handle confidential employee, vendor, and financial information appropriately.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience using SAP and Coupa or similar ERP and procurement systems.\nExperience with vendor management, month-end closing activities, and capital project spending.\nExperience training or supporting users of purchasing and financial systems.\nKey Competencies\nCustomer and vendor service\nFinancial accuracy and attention to detail\nPurchasing and accounts payable knowledge\nAnalytical thinking and problem-solving\nOrganization and time management\nCollaboration and teamwork\nConfidentiality and professional judgment\nInitiative and accountability\nEffective communication\nAdaptability and continuous improvement\nThe 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\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nKerry 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.\nReady to make an impact? 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