Assistant Procurement Manager

Cork - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Job: Assistant Procurement Manager (head office Cork)

What it is:

Support Head of Procurement in strategy market insight range supply inventory cost and price optimization performance supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration.
Focus on on-time in-full material availability; optimize stock and margins; use data to drive decisions.
Use ERP (Intact) integration with WMS/Webshop; manage purchasing administration.

Key responsibilities:

Help develop and implement procurement strategy aligned to goals.
Monitor market dynamics and opportunities; inform decisions.
Manage product ranges across departments; ensure competitive innovative assortment.
Oversee internal procurement processes: forecasts requisitions stock transfers; manage capacity and lead times.
Optimize inventory to minimize stockouts/excess.
Negotiate terms RFIs/RFPs bids; drive cost/margin improvements.
Track performance (sales cost margin service stock); drive continuous improvement.
Manage supplier relationships; ensure availability innovation and lowest cost.
Engage with stakeholders to deliver customer-centric initiatives.
Administer purchasing processes; maintain ERP data accuracy and integration.

Essential qualifications and skills:

Bachelors degree in Procurement Business Supply Chain Economics or related field.
35 years of relevant procurement experience; strong commercial acumen.
Strong analytical skills; ability to translate data into insights.
Proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
Excellent communication engagement and presentation skills; stakeholder influence.
Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with purchasing platforms and ERP systems.

What we offer:

Permanent role; performance and Christmas bonuses
On-site parking; pension; medical expenses contribution
Training development opportunities; digital wellbeing support
Commitment to equal employment and merit-based decisions

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Job DescriptionJob: Assistant Procurement Manager (head office Cork)What it is:Support Head of Procurement in strategy market insight range supply inventory cost and price optimization performance supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration.Focus on on-time in-full material availabilit...