The Role Reporting to the Category Manager, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for administrative duties relating to purchasing and packaging data for group procurement, engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain and manage procurement data/queries for vendors and items. This role is suited to a dynamic professional with an excellent work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment. To support development, the company will support the successful candidate to achieve a Diploma in Packaging Technology or an alternative Packaging course What youll be doing: Manage new vendor set-up on Navision/Business Central in line with KPIs Manage part number creation on Navision/Business Central /Foods Connected to agreed KPIs Maintain supplier pricing/MOQs and resolution of invoice queries within KPIs Maintain supplier procurement data is maintained in Foods Connected; resolving anomalies and ensuring data is managed with legislation and Dale Farm compliance obligations. Provide component data to Dale Farms compliance partner for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting Communicate weekly team update Responsible for all internal requests for provision of technical specification data Work with the Packaging Technologist to complete customer specification returns/questionnaires Responsible for verifying and maintaining specifications for items Understand sustainability legislative requirements and ensure these needs are reflected in packaging on performance to established KPIs. Be responsible for supporting packaging team packaging projects/trials. Carry out other duties as reasonably required What we are looking for: Minimum 1 years experience within a procurement or packaging administrative role. A 3rd level qualification in a relevant area (desirable) Excellent administrative skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc) High attention to detail Full driving license and access to transport Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available) Why Dale Farm? We have a lot to offer our employees, including: This role offers hybrid working based on the companys current hybrid working arrangement. Salary depending on experience Learning and development opportunities to support your career 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays contributary company pension Life Assurance Supportive work environment and culture, which is based on our core values: Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability The closing date for applications is 20th January 2026 at 5PM. Only applications with a valid permit to work in the UK, and those within reasonable commuting distance to Belfast will be accepted. No unsolicited CVs from Agencies. We are an Equal Opportunities employer