**Job Summary:**
A dynamic Sourcing Manager is sought to join our central Sourcing team. The role involves procuring products for our Own Brand/Private Label ranges, collaborating with teams across the island of Ireland business.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of market dynamics, sound business judgement and experience in sourcing, procurement and project management.
Job Description:
* Identify and deliver lowest cost solutions for Musgrave Own Brand/Tertiary products across retail and wholesale.
* Develop and deliver the annual Sourcing Plan (calendar, timelines, tender format, strategy) for respective categories to deliver the lowest cost for the business, on time, with the required quality, and with the right supplier.
* Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and contract terms to optimize cost and ensure supply continuity.
* Promote simplification by continuously challenging current ways of working.
* Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and existing/new suppliers.
* Analyse and evaluate market intelligence and supplier/competitor trends to optimise sourcing.
* Lead commercial projects/explorations as needed.
* Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Requirements:
* Business-focused 3rd Level Qualification.
* Minimum of 3 years Sourcing/Procurement experience.
* Understanding/experience of food manufacturing, local and international.
* Strong project management and leadership skills.
* Attention to detail, ability to prioritise, comfortable with figures and collecting, analysing and interpreting data.