Purchasing Manager – Meath

A well-established manufacturer and installer of modular buildings and specialised containerised solutions for hire or sale across the country are looking to strengthen its procurement function to support growth, improve cost-efficiency and ensure supply chain resilience.

As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for leading the sourcing, purchasing and supplier activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Define and execute the purchasing strategy that supports both production/manufacturing operations and hire/sales business segments.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process: identify requirements, prepare purchase orders, negotiate terms, monitor delivery
• Source and qualify suppliers
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, drive supplier performance in terms of price, quality, delivery and service.
• Conduct supplier negotiations for cost savings, improved terms, volume discounts, rebates and framework agreements.
• Collaborate with fabrication/manufacturing, project managers and site installation teams to forecast material needs and ensure timely availability.
• Manage inventory levels alongside store manager
• Monitor market trends (pricing, availability, alternative sourcing) and support business decisions on substitution, specification changes or sourcing shifts.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier delivery performance, inventory).

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement within a manufacturing or construction‐related business
• Strong negotiation, communication, supplier management and contract-management skills.
• Good commercial acumen with experience in cost benchmarking, data analysis, spend categorisation and supplier performance metrics.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver under tight deadlines and work closely with cross-functional teams (production, project, logistics).
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems
• A degree in supply chain, procurement, business management or similar would be an advantage
• Experience in Ireland / UK sourcing environment

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Purchasing Manager position and similar opportunities contact: Sarah 056-7786631 / 086 0444833 or Sarah@optimizerecruitment.ie

Sarah is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR- 14431

www.optimizerecruitment.ie

 #ORjobs