Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager
FMCG
Monaghan
€50,000
A growing FMCG organisation is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities across multiple locations. This is a key operational role focused on supplier management, cost optimisation, and ensuring continuity of supply for essential materials and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services required for daily operations.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers, monitor market trends, and conduct pricing analysis.
- Build and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and value.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor purchase orders, track inventory, and coordinate with warehousing and operations teams.
- Manage stock levels to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Ensure suppliers meet required quality, environmental, and safety standards.
- Resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, and back-orders.
- Prepare purchasing reports, conduct spend analysis, and support procurement policy improvements.
- Contribute to procurement strategy, continuous improvement, and supply chain optimisation.
Skills & Experience
- Qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement or buying, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Understanding of supply chain processes, purchasing systems, and inventory control.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Exposure to strategic sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives
- Supportive operational environment focused on efficiency and continuous improvement
- Clear KPIs linked to cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory management