Assistant Procurement Manager

Cpl; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl is partnering with a long-established wholesale distribution business in Cork to recruit an Assistant Procurement Manager. You will support strategy, range and supplier management across a diverse product portfolio.

The role offers strong potential to grow into a more strategic position as you engage with stakeholders, analyse market data, and lead cost optimisation initiatives. You will join a high-energy team that values commercial acumen, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of proven procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience with ERP/purchasing platforms and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of procurement strategy aligned to goals.
• Monitor market dynamics, landscape and trends to inform decisions and mitigate risk.
• Manage product ranges to ensure competitive, innovative assortment.
• Oversee supply and fulfilment processes including forecasting, POs and stock transfers.
• Optimise inventory levels to minimise stockouts and excess stock.
• Lead cost optimisation through negotiation, RFPs/RFQs and bid evaluation.
• Track performance against sales, cost, margin, service and stock targets.
• Build and oversee supplier relationships to drive availability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical ability

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP / purchasing platforms

Job description

Cpl is partnering with a long-established wholesale distribution business based in Cork to find an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their procurement team. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to support strategy, range and supplier management across a diverse product portfolio, with strong potential to grow into a more strategic role over time.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with high energy, strong analytical ability, and the confidence to engage stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of procurement strategy aligned to company and category goals
• Monitoring market dynamics, competitive landscape and emerging trends to inform decisions and mitigate risk
• Managing product ranges to ensure a competitive, innovative assortment
• Overseeing supply and fulfilment processes, including forecasting, purchase orders and stock transfers
• Optimising inventory levels to minimise stockouts and excess stock
• Leading cost optimisation through negotiation, RFPs/RFQs and bid evaluation
• Tracking performance against sales, cost, margin, service and stock targets
• Building and overseeing supplier relationships to drive availability, innovation and continuous improvement

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Strong bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, Economics or a related field
• 3-5 years' proven experience with strong commercial acumen
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends
• Proven procurement and negotiation experience, with a track record of optimising cost while building supplier relationships
• Strong communication, engagement and presentation skills
• Experience managing projects and multiple priorities across stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experience with ERP/purchasing platforms