Piercetown, County Meath, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 28.05.2026
Job reference: 23263a5645ce27dec55beb268a1f8985
Job Information
Location: Kilsaran Head Office, Piercetown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 W820
Listing type: Basic
EU work permit required: No
Key Responsibilities
Commercial execution & contract management: manage the full lifecycle of assigned categories, execute structured RFx processes, mitigate commercial variations, utilise data‑driven evaluation models to lock in robust pricing and SLAs, lead and execute hedging policies.
Cross‑functional leadership & stakeholder alignment: act as a strategic commercial partner to the business, proactively engage with site managers and operational leads to align immediate needs with long‑term strategies, drive internal adoption of new procurement processes through influence, education, and operational value.
Process optimisation & ERP transition: act as a functional champion during transition to an ERP environment, manage current end‑to‑end P2P workflows for your categories while helping migrate these portfolios into automated systems.
Continuous improvement: proactively assess current procurement workflows, identify operational bottlenecks, and design robust process improvements.
Data‑led problem solving: utilise established frameworks and data analytics skills to track spend, manage maverick buying, and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.
Project & supplier governance (SRM): apply strong project management discipline to vendor accountability, track key metrics, conduct data‑backed performance reviews, and serve as the primary commercial escalation point for operational supply issues.
Required Experience & Competencies
Background: 5+ years as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Commercial Manager in industrial, manufacturing, or construction.
Commercial acumen: verifiable track record of independently executing complex commercial tenders, managing contract variations, locking in long‑term supply or project agreements, including hedging arrangements.
Autonomy & initiative: collaborative self‑starter capable of independent problem‑solving while remaining aligned with the broader team.
Adaptability & digital fluency: advanced proficiency in extracting/manipulating data from modern systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) or complex cost‑modeling software; proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing immediate operational deliverables with long‑term digital frameworks; solid understanding of AI capabilities with practical experience.
Stakeholder influence: exceptional ability to build rapport, collaborate, and drive process adoption across cross‑functional teams and operational managers without formal authority.
Education & Certifications
Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
Professional certification in Procurement (CIPS/IIIPM) or Project Management (PMP) highly desirable.
What You Get
Competitive base salary
Annual bonus
Defined contribution pension scheme
VHI healthcare contribution
Laptop, mobile
21 days annual leave
Further education/training support
Annual company social events
Sick pay
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Hiring Process
Upon application: telephone screening, 2‑round interview process (1st round can be completed via MS Teams where necessary).
Offer letter to the successful candidate.
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