Operational Procurement Manager - North Dublin. In this role your key tasks and responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain the sites operational purchasing programs and processes, in determining what to replenish, when to replenish how much to replenish. Be directly accountable for above in respect of material shortages, material values and volumes Develop and implement best practice use of systems functionality (SAP, PP/MRP etc) to support the timely replenishment of raw materials and indirect products and services to support manufacturing Ensure that purchasing controls are maintained in line with corporate procurement policies and procedures Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and ensure corrective actions are taken to address performance issues in line with corporate procedures Work closely with Logistics to optimise inbound freight charges and thereafter associated physical storage and movement costs (3PL) Work with Strategic Procurement to design and drive raw material reduction initiatives that favorably influences inventory/working capital Work with Manufacturing and Engineering functions to deliver cut-over of engineering changes, reducing scrap wastage Work closely with Joint SCM/Quality Lead to ensure programmes that drive supplier compliance are effective and positively alter supplier performance/behaviour Work with Joint SCM/Finance Lead to provide operational oversight of procurement processes ensuring financial compliance Support the execution of Strategic Procurement initiatives in areas of supplier selection, dual sourcing, risk management and part transfers Play a key role in NPI/NPD Interested applicants should have: Direct in-depth experience of managing an inventory planning/buying function in a time pressurised, significant volume SKU (component) environment Bachelors degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8). Minimum of 5 years' professional experience within an inventory management/buying function within a manufacturing environment. Experience of dealing with a broad range of supplier organisations across Europe, Asia and North America. Experience of working at a cross-functional level within a multi-site manufacturing environment An experienced leader, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Demonstrable team building skills, including team design, team tasking, function KPI construction, coaching/mentoring and succession planning Experienced in system utilisation to enable key operational decision to be made transparently and effectively Strong management skills and the ability to initiate and lead supplier improvement/optimisation projects on a cross-functional basis. Ability to develop and grow a team of procurement professionals to meet current and future needs of a progressive manufacturing business Broad knowledge of procurement methods, tools, processes and reports Strong financial and cost analysis skills Skills: procurement purchasing buyer inventory