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This is a senior, strategic position responsible for overseeing purchasing operations, supplier management, inventory control, and ERP/data accuracy across the full supply chain function. The successful candidate will lead the Purchasing team, drive cost-efficiency, improve system reliability, and ensure that stock availability, procurement accuracy, and inbound cost control meet the needs of a high-performing technical business.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Purchasing team, setting performance standards and driving best practice
Manage all procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, compliant purchasing
Maintain optimal stock availability while managing stock levels, forecasting, and reducing obsolescence
Oversee product range management and agree stocked ranges with business units
Develop strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability, performance, and negotiating leverage
Manage rebate agreements and supplier-related financial performance
Own and improve business systems used for procurement, inventory control, and supply chain visibility
Identify inefficiencies and implement workflow, process, and systems improvements
Maintain clear oversight of purchasing budgets and cost control measures
Ensure product price files are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with supplier terms
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Warehouse Operations, and Senior leadership
Produce structured reporting: stock availability, purchasing KPIs, supplier performance, ESG data, and spend analysis
Support ERP upgrades, implementations, and digital transformation initiatives within the supply chain environment
Requirements:
Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
Process-driven approach with experience refining workflows and improving system reliability
Leadership capability with clear standards, accountability, and team development experience
Excellent communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong commercial awareness, understanding procurement, cost control, and supplier leverage
Highly competent in ERP systems, digital tools, and supply chain automation
Organised, systematic, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Comfortable working with KPIs, performance data, and structured reporting
Ethical, transparent, and professional in procurement practices
Nice to have:
LEAN or Six Sigma experience desirable
What we offer:
Annual performance-based bonus
21 days annual leave + Irish bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance & critical illness cover
Employee wellbeing and support programmes
Ongoing training, upskilling, and development support
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