Capex Recruitment are working in partnership with a manufacturing firm in the Navan area on the appointment of a Procurement Lead. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, planning raw material requirements for production sites, and implementing procurement strategies that align with our sustainability goals. Whats in it for you: Starting salary €50,000 - €60,000 Hybrid working 37.5 hours with flexible working hours Income protection Health Insurance Death Benefit Insurance x 4 Responsibilities in your new role: Identify and develop relationships with suppliers Evaluate and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and reliability Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions Ensure contracts are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements Develop and implement procurement strategies to secure a consistent supply of high-quality materials Analyse market trends and conditions to anticipate supply challenges and opportunities Liaise with the operations team to forecast material requirements and align procurement plans Develop robust forecasting plans of raw material deliveries Monitor and manage procurement budgets to achieve cost savings and efficiency Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement Implement best practices in procurement to optimize spending Frequently liaise with production sites to plan and coordinate the supply of raw materials Develop and maintain a raw material inventory management system Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production sites to avoid disruptions What you will need to succeed: A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a fast paced, manufacturing environment Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field Strong negotiation and contract management skills For a confidential conversation about how Capex Recruitment can support you with your next move, reach out to our Supply Chain specialist Chris today. Benefits: Work From Home