Purchasing and Procurement Manager Job Description
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading purchasing teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the operational purchasing team to ensure efficient procurement processes.
* Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships globally.
* Monitor and drive department KPIs around on-time delivery, stock levels, supplier performance, and cost savings.
* Identify and deliver freight cost savings and stock reduction initiatives.
* Oversee purchase order creation and approvals.
* Maintain and evolve procurement policies and procedures in line with ISO and company QMS standards.
* Collaborate with production, engineering, and warehousing teams.
* Implement lean practices in purchasing and supply chain workflows.
* Support accurate forecasting and long-term supplier planning.
* Coach, mentor, and develop purchasing team members.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing and procurement leadership within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* A proven track record of supplier management, cost reduction, and delivering against performance metrics.
* Excellent commercial and financial acumen, with experience negotiating international supplier agreements and logistics contracts.
* High competency level in MS Office applications.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* Excellent negotiation and supplier management ability.
* High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.
Benefits
This is a key role in a fast-paced multi-national environment, offering opportunities for growth and development.
Location
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Job Function
Management and Purchasing
Industries
Manufacturing and Engineering Services
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