Sr Procurement Operations Analyst

Skip to main contentJobsDashboardProfileCurrent EmployeesJoin Talent NetworkEnglishSign InSettingsSingle PositionDrink in the PossibilitiesView All JobsHybridSr Procurement Operations AnalystKildare, Ireland +1 moreThis position has not yet been calibrated or is now closedJob ID2026-142538FunctionProcurementLevelIndividual ContributorTypeFull-TimeHourly/SalariedSalariedJob Overview:The Procurement Senior Analyst supports KDP Global Sourcing by ensuring strong end-to-end service performance, resolving issues, and driving ongoing process improvements. The role has a strong SAP focus, requiring hands-on experience with SAP MM to manage procurement transactions, monitor material and purchase order flows, and improve operational execution across suppliers and manufacturing plants.A key responsibility is serving as a subject‑matter expert for SAP-enabled procurement processes, with deep working knowledge of SAP MM and Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC). This includes supporting system rollout, supplier enablement, troubleshooting transactional issues, and driving continuous optimization across purchase orders, master data, goods movements, and supplier collaboration workflows. The Analyst partners closely with IT, Category Management, Finance, and Master Data teams to maintain data integrity, streamline processes, and ensure alignment with broader business requirements.The position also contributes to major integration initiatives, supports project milestones, and advances governance, analytics, and operational efficiency across KDP Global Sourcing. The management and mentoring of external support resources is also a function of this role.ResponsibilitiesDrive Procurement Operations Excellence Monitor SAP transactions, including purchase orders and inbound deliveries, to ensure supplier alignment with plant requirementsPartner with IT to resolve process issuesIdentify root causes of SAP issues and implement corrective actionsLead continuous improvement in automation, analytics, and reportingDrive process improvements to enhance service deliveryManage Supplier RelationshipsManage critical supplier relationships and resolve open order issuesLead performance reviews focused on KPIs and issue resolutionPartner with Category Managers, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teamsResolve complex supplier delivery and order issuesPartner with Manufacturing PlantsBuild strong relationships with key manufacturing plantsMonitor shipments and identify plant performance gapsLead plant performance reviews focused on KPIs and open ordersCoordinate internal and external stakeholders to close gaps and mitigate riskLead Ariba SCC ManagementSupport rollout and optimization of SAP MM and Ariba SCCServe as SME for SAP MM and Ariba SCC process questionsPartner with IT to troubleshoot system issuesIdentify system improvement opportunitiesSupport Supplier EnablementLead supplier enablement with suppliers and Category ManagersDeliver enablement milestones, supplier targets, and spend goalsEnsure supplier compliance and resolve onboarding and transaction issuesRemove barriers to enablement and support long-term adoptionAct as secondary SME for SAP MM, Ariba SCC, master data, and systems reconciliation Total Rewards:At KDP Ireland, you will find that:We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.We offer a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.We have free parking on-site in Newbridge and offer a hybrid work schedule.KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its...