Procurement Manager

Our client, a growing Irish-owned SME, is seeking a Procurement Manager to take ownership of its procurement function end-to-end. This is a standalone role, so you'll have real autonomy: building category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial value from the ground up.

• Rospensobility
• Define and deliver category strategies that align with business goals, focusing on cost optimisation and long-term value
• Own the full sourcing cycle across key categories, including market analysis, RFI/RFP, negotiation, and contracting
• Build and manage supplier relationships, governance, and performance frameworks, with risk management and sustainability embedded throughout
• Work closely 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 across the business

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years' procurement experience gained within manufacturing, food manufacturing, or FMCG manufacturing (essential)
• Strong commercial acumen with solid negotiation and contract management skills, including RFP/RFQ execution
• Good understanding of procurement governance, risk management, and ethical/sustainable sourcing
• A data-driven approach, comfortable with ERP/procurement systems and analytics tools to track performance and inform decisions
• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills
• CIPS qualification (or equivalent) preferred
• Location: 5 days on site