Purchasing Manager

O'Kane Resourcing; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Northern Ireland seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead end-to-end purchasing activities for key projects. The successful candidate will have over 5 years’ experience in procurement management, strong leadership skills, and expertise in negotiation and cost control. A competitive benefits package is offered within a dynamic work environment, including career development opportunities and wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Group Life Assurance

Medical Aid / Health Care

Meal Allowance / Canteen

Parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in procurement management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong negotiation, cost control, and supplier management expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical material procurement.
• Experience in the M&E or manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end purchasing activities for key projects.
• Oversee supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Manage budgets and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Focus on strategy and team leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement Strategy

Cost & Budget control

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Tools

ERP

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Manager

I’m looking for an experienced procurement professional with a passion for driving value, efficiency, and quality across major projects. This managerial position will be part of a dynamic procurement team and as Purchasing Manager, you will take the lead in managing end-to-end purchasing activities for key projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end purchasing activities for key projects.
• Oversee supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and business goals.
• Focus on strategy, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to support fast-paced project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years\' experience in procurement management
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong negotiation, cost control, and supplier management expertise
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes (ERP / PowerBI etc.)
• Ideally, a relevant qualification (CIPS or equivalent) and experience in mechanical/electrical material procurement
• Experience in the M&E or manufacturing sector

Why this?

On offer is a competitive benefits package including career development, pension, life assurance, health cash plan, wellbeing perks, social events, free parking, daily barista coffee, and more, all in a supportive and innovative work environment.

My client is a sectoral leader, providing both secure and progressive career opportunities.

What next?

Contact Conor in confidenceon for more information and a full Job Description. WhatsApp is also good.

Skills

Skills:

• Leadership
• Procurement Strategy
• Cost & Budget control
• Risk Management
• Process Improvement

Benefits

• Pension Fund
• Group Life Assurance
• Medical Aid / Health Care
• Meal Allowance / Canteen
• Parking