Senior Procurement Manager
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Market Insight
Support the Head of Department in developing and delivering the Procurement Strategy, aligned with Category objectives.
Track market dynamics, industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and guide procurement decisions.
Portfolio & Range Management
Own product ranges within the portfolio, ensuring a competitive, innovative, and customer-focused assortment.
Collaborate with sales teams to ensure alignment on demand, pricing, and competitiveness.
Supply Chain & Fulfilment
Manage procurement processes: demand forecasting, purchase requisitions, stock orders, and transfers.
Balance supply chain constraints (capacity, lead times, delivery schedules) to ensure materials are available on time and in full.
Inventory & Cost Optimisation
Optimise stock levels to reduce shortages and excess.
Lead supplier negotiations, manage RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, and secure the best commercial terms.
Pricing & Performance Management
Leverage insights and data to manage pricing strategy, driving profitability and competitiveness.
Monitor portfolio KPIs (sales, margin, cost, service, stock) and deliver continuous improvement.
Supplier & Customer Engagement
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation, service, and cost efficiencies.
Partner with suppliers to deliver initiatives that create value and support customer needs.
Collaboration & Administration
Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support business priorities.
Complete core purchasing administration tasks including requisitions, invoice matching, credit notes, and reporting.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related discipline.
3+ years' senior procurement or purchasing management experience, ideally within retail/wholesale (Irish market knowledge preferred).
Proven track record in supplier negotiation, cost optimisation, and relationship management.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the business.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with purchasing platforms/ERP systems.
Ambition to grow strategic leadership capabilities.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Permanent role with career progression opportunities
Medical expenses reimbursement
Pension contributions
Digital wellbeing platform
Support for further education and development
On-site parking
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on merit, skills, and business needs.
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