Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator
Location: Tallaght, Dublin
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
About the Role
Watershed Group is seeking a proactive and highly organised Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator to support our production operations by ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials, tooling, consumables, and outsourced services. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining material availability, controlling inventory, and building strong supplier relationships while supporting continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing
- Raise and manage purchase orders through LabelTraxx/ERP.
- Source raw materials, inks, plates, dies, consumables and production supplies.
- Ensure materials are ordered in line with production schedules.
- Expedite urgent orders to minimise production downtime.
- Monitor supplier lead times and delivery performance.
- Resolve supplier shortages and delivery issues promptly.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms where appropriate.
Inventory Management
- Maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Review stock levels daily and place replenishment orders.
- Minimise excess and obsolete stock.
- Conduct regular stock reviews with Production and Planning.
- Support monthly stock counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Monitor supplier KPIs (On-Time Delivery, Quality, Service).
- Support supplier audits and performance reviews.
- Identify alternative suppliers to reduce supply risk.
Production Support
- Attend daily production meetings.
- Work closely with Planning, Production and Customer Service.
- Ensure all materials are available before jobs are released to production.
- Coordinate urgent material requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across Operations.
Administration
- Maintain accurate purchasing records.
- Update supplier pricing and lead times.
- Ensure purchasing documentation is completed accurately.
- Produce purchasing and inventory reports as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- 2+ years' experience in Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Desirable
- Experience in the printing, labels or packaging industry.
- Experience using LabelTraxx or another ERP/MRP system.
- Knowledge of inventory control and production planning.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Key Competencies
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong sense of urgency
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Commercial awareness
- Team player
- Self-motivated
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Customer-focused approach
Why Join Watershed Group?
- Join a growing and innovative label manufacturing business.
- Work within a collaborative Operations team.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Dynamic manufacturing environment where your contribution makes a real impact.
Pay: €38,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
