Who We AreAt Golden Bake, we play as one team. Based in Coolock, Dublin 17, we're a proudly Irish-owned food manufacturer producing delicious ready-to-bake products for customers across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and beyond.Since 1987, our team has grown to over 130 strong, operating from a 100,000 sq ft facility—including a brand new, state-of-the-art production space—with the capability to produce up to 50,000 products per hour.Every player in our team—from production to support—has a role in delivering excellence. Our values shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. No egos, no passengers — just one committed and united team.What We Need Help WithWe're hiring our first full-time Procurement Manager to join our newly reorganised Supply Chain function. This is a strategic hire with real scope to shape how procurement operates across the business—from supplier selection to cost optimisation and category strategy.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for a commercially astute and proactive procurement professional with 3–5 years' experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or food retail supply chains. You'll be comfortable managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and implementing procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, and service.The RoleReport into the Supply Chain Director and work closely with the Head of Product DevelopmentLead procurement within the newly reorganised Supply Chain function (Planning, Logistics, Procurement)Manage ingredient, packaging, and utility tenders and price negotiationsSource new suppliers in line with production line expansion and NPD/commercial team needsImplement supplier KPIs, category strategies, and procurement systemsConduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with food sector standardsOptimise costs without compromising quality or supplier relationshipsAnalyse spend data and support data-led decision-makingTravel primarily within Ireland and the UKRequirementsSignificant experience in procurement, ideally within FMCG/food manufacturing/food retail supply chainProven success managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercial termsComfortable negotiating with suppliers across Ireland and the UKExposure to category managementExperience in cost optimisation and supplier auditsExperience in commodity purchasing a benefitCommercially astute with strong analytical skillsExcellent communicator across internal and external stakeholdersResilient and adaptable in a fast-paced SME environmentThird level qualification in in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business preferredOther relevant: CIPS, APICS, or equivalent certifications are a bonusJob DetailsLocation: Coolock, Dublin 17Working Hours: 40 Hours, Monday to FridaySalary: Depending on experienceContract Type: Full-time, permanentBenefitsBonus opportunity linked to KPI'sPension contributionsBike to work schemeCompany eventsEmployee assistance programOn-site parkingSick pay