Purchasing Manager

Sanderson Recruitment (Ireland) Limited; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Purchasing Manager to manage supplier relationships and oversee stock replenishment within a fast-paced retail distribution environment. Candidates should possess degree-level education, excellent negotiation and purchasing skills, and experience with business systems like Sage X3. The role offers a competitive salary, company pension, and potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Flexitime

Potential for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with proven experience using business systems.
• Excellent academic achievement and evidence of analytical ability.
• Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to delivering results.
• Ability to commute reliably to the site or relocate before starting.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with supplier partners.
• Oversee stock replenishment and demand forecasting.
• Source new products to expand and diversify the range.
• Attend trade shows to identify emerging trends.
• Ensure product range evolves to meet growing customer demands.
• Monitor procurement processes to achieve cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align purchasing with business objectives.

Skills

negotiating

buying

purchasing

Education

Degree-level education in business or related discipline

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Job Specification - Purchasing Manager

This company develops intelligent, innovative non-food retail solutions. By partnering with leading brands and leveraging a robust global sourcing network, they are becoming the preferred supply partner for non-food retail solutions across the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with supplier partners.
• Oversee stock replenishment and demand forecasting using Sage X3.
• Source new products to expand and diversify the consumer accessories range.
• Attend trade shows to identify emerging trends and potential new suppliers.
• Ensure product range evolves to meet the demands of a growing customer base.
• Monitor procurement processes to achieve cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to align purchasing with business objectives.

Working Environment

• Fast-paced retail distribution industry with a great team.
• Product portfolio includes both proprietary and leading branded ranges.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Degree-level education, preferably in business or a related discipline.
• Strong IT skills with proven experience using business systems (Sage preferred).
• Excellent academic achievement and evidence of analytical ability.
• Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to delivering results.
• Ability to commute reliably to the site or relocate before starting.
• Full driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management within retail or FMCG distribution.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience in demand forecasting and stock control.
• Knowledge of consumer accessories or related product categories.
• Ability to identify market trends and translate them into purchasing decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build long‑term supplier relationships.
• Organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with a company pension, flexitime, and the potential for hybrid working one day a week eventually.
• Please get in touch to discuss.

Skills

• negotiating
• buying
• purchasing