We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Assistant Procurement Manager to join an established and growing business in Cork.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will support procurement strategy and play a key role across supplier management, range management, inventory, cost optimisation, purchasing and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Support procurement strategy and identify opportunities for cost and performance improvement.
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Manage supplier relationships and support negotiations on pricing, terms and supply.
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Monitor market trends, pricing and competitor activity.
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Manage product ranges, forecasting, purchasing and stock availability.
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Analyse sales, margin, cost and inventory data to drive informed decisions.
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Work closely with sales, operations and other departments to deliver business objectives.
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Ensure purchasing processes and administration are completed efficiently.
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Support continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes.
About You
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3-5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing or a commercial role.
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Degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, Economics or a related discipline.
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Strong commercial and analytical skills.
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Proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
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Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
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Experience with ERP/purchasing systems.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Highly organised, proactive and results-driven.
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Ambitious and keen to progress into a more strategic procurement role
If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.
