Procurement Manager Co. Louth Salary: DOE plus benefits Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Manager to oversee and manage all procurement activities for the company. This role will be critical in developing and implementing procurement strategies, optimising supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services. The Procurement Manager will also play a key role in developing and mentoring a small Procurement Team of three. They will be working closely with the Senior Logistics Manager to identify and execute new processes to ensure minimum costs and maximum efficiencies. If you are highly motivated and experienced Procurement Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing technology company, we encourage you to apply Open to candidates from ICT, construction / engineering background or similar Main Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with company goals and objectives. Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and vendor selection and performance monitoring. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, ensuring they meet company's quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Negotiate favourable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers to achieve cost savings and maximise value. Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and services. Monitor market trends and industry best practices to identify new opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. Manage supplier relationships, ensuring strong communication and resolving any invoice issues or disputes effectively. Early engagement to secure material, contacting suppliers early to get the best quotes for specific components and to start securing materials once Status A tech subs and LOI are received especially for long lead materials. Provide mentorship and guidance to Procurement team members, to help them progress within the company. Ensure ESG compliance with all relevant procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Manage procurement-related documentation and records. Close coordination: Deliveries need to be closely coordinated with planning, logistics, operations by way of supplier G Docs and our own internal processes. Utilising tender comparison sheets, Transferring Bill of Materials (BOM) details onto tender comparison sheets to showcase different pricing options clearly. Requirements Proven experience in a procurement management role, preferably within ICT, data cabling, construction industry or similar. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supply chain principles. Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel A strong leader who can manage a small team 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: Procurement Logistics Purchasing Buying Google Sheets ICT Procurement Manager Benefits: 25 days holidays Bonus Pension Scheme wellbeing fund eyecare discount additional holidays