Materials Manager - Longford, Ireland
Salary from €65,000
Sector - FMCG Manufacturing
We have a very exciting opportunity for a Materials Manager working for a large, dynamic FMCG company. This is a fabulous opportunity for the right candidate to join a large organisation with excellent career development opportunities.
Job Overview
The Materials Manager will manage the supply of materials and packaging into C&D Edgeworthstown, as well as support Group Management with supplier relationships.
As Materials Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process for site specific commodities, ensuring that the organization acquires quality goods and services at competitive prices. You will play a key role in developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimise cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and support overall business objectives.
You will also manage, through one of your direct reports, the call off of all ingredients and packaging & approve all POs with supporting information. You will work closely with other site functions to ensure all ingredients /packaging are linked to BOM’s & on usage backflushed.
Key Responsibilities
* Supplier Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and assess suppliers to ensure they meet quality, pricing, and reliability standards for long-term partnerships.
* Managing Supplier Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, timely deliveries, and mutually beneficial agreements.
* Market Analysis: Monitor market trends to identify potential opportunities and risks and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
* Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and order supplies to ensure optimal inventory levels
* Quality Control: Ensure that products meet company standards and specifications.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and ethical standards
* Cost Management: Analyze and manage procurement costs to achieve budgetary goals.
* Risk Management: Proactively assess and mitigate risks to ensure continuity of supply and compliance with regulatory requirements.
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree required: Preferred disciplines: Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management.
* 3+ years’ job-related experience
* Ability to operate in a matrixed environment with the ability to influence & persuade key stakeholders and to constructively deal with conflicts.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams