Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Market Insight
* Support the Head of Department in developing and delivering the Procurement Strategy, aligned with Category objectives.
* Track market dynamics, industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and guide procurement decisions.
Portfolio & Range Management
* Own product ranges within the portfolio, ensuring a competitive, innovative, and customer-focused assortment.
* Collaborate with sales teams to ensure alignment on demand, pricing, and competitiveness.
Supply Chain & Fulfilment
* Manage procurement processes: demand forecasting, purchase requisitions, stock orders, and transfers.
* Balance supply chain constraints (capacity, lead times, delivery schedules) to ensure materials are available on time and in full.
Inventory & Cost Optimisation
* Optimise stock levels to reduce shortages and excess.
* Lead supplier negotiations, manage RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, and secure the best commercial terms.
Pricing & Performance Management
* Leverage insights and data to manage pricing strategy, driving profitability and competitiveness.
* Monitor portfolio KPIs (sales, margin, cost, service, stock) and deliver continuous improvement.
Supplier & Customer Engagement
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation, service, and cost efficiencies.
* Partner with suppliers to deliver initiatives that create value and support customer needs.
Collaboration & Administration
* Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support business priorities.
* Complete core purchasing administration tasks including requisitions, invoice matching, credit notes, and reporting.
Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related discipline.
* 3+ years' senior procurement or purchasing management experience, ideally within retail/wholesale (Irish market knowledge preferred).
* Proven track record in supplier negotiation, cost optimisation, and relationship management.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the business.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with purchasing platforms/ERP systems.
* Ambition to grow strategic leadership capabilities.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Permanent role with career progression opportunities
* Medical expenses reimbursement
* Pension contributions
* Digital wellbeing platform
* Support for further education and development
* On-site parking
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on merit, skills, and business needs.