Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Location: Dual Sites – Lurganmore & Lough Egish
Salary: €50,000
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Operations

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities across two operational sites. This position plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of supply, cost efficiency, and supplier performance within a high-volume production environment.

Position Overview

You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier partnerships to support ongoing operational requirements. This is a strategic role focused on maximising value, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining quality standards across materials, services, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure required materials, equipment, supplies, and services
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and quality
• Monitor market trends and conduct cost and pricing analysis
• Oversee purchase orders, inventory levels, and stock movement
• Manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Resolve supply chain delays, discrepancies, and shortages
• Generate purchasing and cost analysis reports for senior management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and systems
• Contribute to cost reduction, operational efficiencies, and vendor optimisation

Candidate Profile

• Qualification in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or a similar discipline
• Minimum 2 years‘ procurement or buying experience in a fast-paced environment
• Proven negotiation and commercial analysis capability
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise independently
• Understanding of purchasing systems, inventory control, and supplier audits

Core Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Commercial acumen and decision-making
• Relationship building across internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and deadline focus

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to influence and enhance procurement strategy
• Direct involvement in improving supplier performance, delivery reliability, and operational outputs
• Scope to lead cost-saving initiatives and drive continuous improvement
• Long-term professional development and internal growth opportunities