An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer/Planner to join a growing and evolving business undergoing operational transformation. This is a Team Manager position, responsible for leading purchasing and materials planning to ensure supply continuity and inventory efficiency across our production operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in building supply chain capability — contributing to a more structured, cost-conscious, and digitally integrated procurement and planning function.
The Role
* Lead the end-to-end procurement and planning process across materials, components, and finished goods.
* Set & oversee the company procurement policies for key raw materials, packaging and consumables
* Manage inventory levels in line with agreed targets, report monthly on stock status, key movements, and risks.
* Coordinate and execute the production planning cycle, aligning supply with forecasted and actual demand.
* Maintain, prepare, and release purchase orders; track confirmations and delivery performance.
* Optimise SAP Business One MRP system settings — including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, and MOQs — to improve forecasting accuracy and supply responsiveness.
* Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, conducting regular reviews to drive value, quality, and reliability.
* Collaborate closely with Production, Warehousing, Finance, and IT to align purchasing and planning with operational needs and project milestones.
* Identify and elevate potential supply risks or delays; initiate corrective actions in coordination with key stakeholders.
* Analyse spend trends and support cost‑saving and supplier rationalisation initiatives.
* Support data‑driven decision making through regular reporting on procurement KPIs, supplier OTIF, and inventory performance.
* Ensure timely and compliant import/export processes, working closely with the Accounts team.
* Champion process improvement and standardisation across purchasing and planning.
Experience/Skills Needed
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement and planning within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
* Proven SAP Business One (or similar ERP) user with experience managing MRP planning parameters and procurement workflows.
* Strong understanding of MRP principles, inventory management, and supply continuity practices.
* Experience managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.
* Highly proficient in Excel and able to interpret and present planning and procurement data.
* Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work with urgency, accountability, and attention to detail in a fast‑moving environment.
* Comfortable operating independently while engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Cultural Fit
This role suits someone who:
– Thrives in a dynamic, growing organisation and can help build structure while driving results.
– Is process‑oriented, analytically strong, and comfortable with systems and change.
– Enjoys working collaboratively across departments and takes ownership of their function.
Compensation & Benefits
A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, reflective of the level and importance of the role, including bonus potential and long‑term development opportunities within the business.
This is Permanent Full‑Time role based in Oranmore, Co. Galway.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU/Ireland.
For more information or to apply, please contact David Coyle at 01 6351748 or email david@methodius.com. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
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