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Our Client, a leading Medical Device Manufacturer based in North Dublin, currently has a vacancy for an Operational Procurement Manager. If you are looking for an environment where you can drive procurement performance, optimise supply processes, and support a high-performing manufacturing operation, this role will suit you.
Talk to Cormac Spencer on 01 845 4651 for more on this position
Salary: to €100k
Total Package: Worth up to €135k
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the site’s operational purchasing programmes and processes, including determining “what to replenish”, “when to replenish”, and “how much to replenish”.
Take direct accountability for material shortages, material values, and material volumes.
Develop and implement best-practice use of systems functionality (SAP, PP/MRP etc.) to support timely replenishment of raw materials and indirect products/services for manufacturing.
Ensure purchasing controls comply with internal procurement policies, procedures, and applicable medical device regulatory standards (ISO 13485).
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required.
Work closely with Logistics to optimise inbound freight costs and associated storage and movement costs (3PL).
Partner with Strategic Procurement to design and drive raw material reduction initiatives supporting inventory and working‑capital improvements.
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to manage engineering change cut‑overs and minimise scrap.
Work with SCM/Quality leadership to ensure supplier compliance programmes are effective and improve supplier performance.
Work with SCM/Finance leadership to ensure operational compliance across procurement processes (GRIR, PO GL allocation etc.).
Support the execution of strategic procurement initiatives including supplier selection, dual sourcing, risk management, and part transfers.
Play a key role in NPI/NPD programmes.
Your qualifications and experience
Strong experience managing an inventory planning or buying function in a high-volume, time‑critical component environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI Level 8).
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience within inventory management/buying in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with suppliers across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Experience in cross‑functional operations within a multi‑site manufacturing organisation.
Your attributes and skills
Strong leadership capability with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Proven team‑building skills including team structure design, task allocation, KPI development, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Skilled in system utilisation to support clear, data‑driven decision‑making.
Strong management ability with experience leading supplier improvement and optimisation projects.
Ability to develop and grow a procurement team to meet the evolving needs of the business.
Broad knowledge of procurement methods, tools, processes, and reporting.
Strong financial and cost‑analysis skills.
If this role sounds like you, call Cormac NOW on 01 845 4651 for details.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Purchasing
Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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