Procurement Manager

About the role

Our client, a growing Irish‑owned SME, is looking for a Procurement Manager to own the end‑to‑end procurement function. You will have full autonomy to build category strategies, manage supplier relationships and generate commercial value across key categories.

Key responsibilities

• Define and deliver category strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on cost optimisation and long‑term value.
• Own the full sourcing cycle for key categories, including market analysis, RFI/RFP, negotiation and contracting.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, governance and performance frameworks, embedding risk management and sustainability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture requirements, forecast demand and identify savings and service improvements.
• Develop and implement best‑practice processes, tools and KPIs, driving compliance and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• 5+ years procurement experience in manufacturing, food manufacturing or FMCG (essential).
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement governance, risk management and ethical/sustainable sourcing.
• Data‑driven approach, comfortable with ERP/procurement systems and analytics tools.
• Strong stakeholder and project management abilities.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent preferred.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Analytics tools