Assistant Procurement Manager: Path to Strategic Sourcing

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager in Cork to develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimise inventory and pricing. You will work closely with senior leadership to drive profitability and service levels in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers exposure to strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration, with a view to progressing into more senior procurement responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years’ experience within procurement, purchasing, category management, supply chain, or a similar commercial role.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations and cost management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier activity, pricing movements, and industry developments.
• Analyse market intelligence to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Support the management and development of product portfolios and ranges.
• Assist in demand planning, forecasting, purchase orders, stock transfers and inventory replenishment.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure product availability and service requirements are met.
• Monitor supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and delivery schedules.
• Analyse pricing trends and collaborate with sales to improve profitability.
• Track procurement metrics and produce analytical reports to support decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, logistics, and finance.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Negotiation

Data analysis

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager in Cork to develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimise inventory and pricing. You will work closely with senior leadership to drive profitability and service levels in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers exposure to strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration, with a view to progressing into more senior procurement responsibilities.