Purchasing Manager - Dundalk, Co. Louth This is an office-based role. Salary: €55,000.00 per year plus bonus and pension. Our client is a well-established leading supplier and distribution partner for everyday personal and home products to the retail industry, with clients across Ireland and the UK. This is a standalone role in a small team working closely with marketing, logistics and accounts. This position may suit an experienced purchasing assistant who looking to take a step up in their career. The person: The ideal candidate will have a background in retail / distribution / FMCG and be able to manage relationships, implement sourcing strategies with an eye to meeting the demands of an expanding customer base. The role: Our client are looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager whose primary responsibility will be to manage relationships with supplier partners and use Sage X3 system for stock replenishment and demand forecasting. The role involves sourcing new products including visiting tradeshows and ensuring that the current range is evolving to meet the demands of an expanding Customer base. Background required: The successful candidate will preferably be educated to degree level, preferably in business, have excellent IT skills, good academic achievement, and a strong work ethic with an interest in the fast-paced retail distribution industry. Experience using Business IT systems, preferably Sage are required. Must have a Supply Chain or Business Qualification with at least 4 years experience in a procurement / purchasing role preferably in the retail/distribution sector or fast paced environment. Strong systems experience is essential, Sage experience desirable. CIPS qualifications preferable. For more information please send your CV to Carol in confidence through the link. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, please feel free to contact us directly. However, if you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Recruitment Plus is not in a position to respond to each individual application due to the high volume of submissions. We will only contact those candidates whose CV matches the criteria for the vacancy. Thank you for your patience. For details on our privacy policy please click here: Skills: Purchasing Manager Procurement FMCG supply chain Distribution supplier negotiations stock management