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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
- 3–5+ 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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