Procurement Vendor Associate

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

The Procurement Vendor Associate is responsible for managing vendor master data and supporting procurement operations by creating, maintaining, and updating vendor records in SAP and related systems. This role ensures vendor data integrity, compliance with internal controls, and timely execution of vendor onboarding and maintenance activities. It also supports carrier setup, banking verification, and raw material documentation follow-up to enable smooth sourcing and payment processes.

Key responsibilities

* Support Raw Material Regulatory in the Collection and follow-up on raw material documentation from vendors (enabled by TraceGains), coordinating with RM Regulatory and RD&A teams for approvals and compliance.
* Initiate and create vendor records for Direct Material and indirect Vendors.
* Raise changes on existing vendor records for direct and indirect vendors, including contract details and pickup locations.
* Maintain Vendor RecordsPerform vendor follow-up for banking verification to ensure compliance and timely activation.
* Manage carrier setup by adding SCAC codes to UKMS tables for logistics partners

Qualifications and skills

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
* 0-3 years in SAP and vendor onboarding processes
* Advanced English proficiency required