Location: Cork
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: €30k – €40k
About the job
Morgan McKinley are currently working with our client to recruit a Procurement Manager. This is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for leading procurement, supplier management, and inventory control activities while ensuring an efficient flow of materials to support a growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be a strong negotiator, an analytical thinker, and a collaborative leader capable of driving continuous improvement across all supply chain processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with business goals.
- Analyse market trends, risks, and demand patterns to support informed decision-making.
- Work closely with senior leadership to align procurement initiatives with long-term operational goals.
- Lead, develop, and motivate the procurement team to support capability growth and high performance.
- Manage and refine the approved supplier base while building strong, collaborative supplier relationships.
- Negotiate contracts that ensure competitive pricing, quality standards, and consistent supply.
- Evaluate and onboard new suppliers that align with operational, quality, and sustainability objectives.
- Oversee all purchasing and inventory control activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials, components, and subassemblies.
- Forecast material requirements using production schedules, sales data, and inventory levels.
Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management, and MRP/ERP systems.
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to build positive relationships across suppliers and internal teams.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (required).
- Minimum of five years’ experience in procurement management.
- Experience in an international, matrixed organisation is highly beneficial.
- Prior experience within a lean manufacturing environment is a strong advantage.