Hybrid Purchasing Manager – Doors & Joinery

Carroll Joinery Ltd; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll Joinery Ltd, based in Kilkenny, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing, procurement, and supplier relations for doorset manufacturing. The role involves negotiating contracts, monitoring stock, and coordinating with production, logistics, and sales to ensure on-time project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong procurement skills, experience in manufacturing contexts, and proficiency with ERP systems and purchasing software.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and purchasing skills, including supplier sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and cost control.
• Experience in inventory management and materials planning, preferably within manufacturing, construction, or related industries.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in using spreadsheets, ERP systems, or purchasing software.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with production, logistics, and sales teams.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines.
• Understanding of construction products or building materials; knowledge of doorsets or joinery manufacturing is an advantage.
• Relevant qualification in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, demonstrating reliability, accountability, and comfort with both on-site and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production, logistics, and sales to meet deadlines.
• Forecast usage and maintain purchasing records and reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with policies and standards.
• Help optimize procurement processes to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Procurement skills

Inventory management

Analytical problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Organizational skills

Construction materials knowledge

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Supply chain management qualification

Engineering/Business degree

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Job description

Carroll Joinery Ltd, based in Kilkenny, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing, procurement, and supplier relations for doorset manufacturing. The role involves negotiating contracts, monitoring stock, and coordinating with production, logistics, and sales to ensure on-time project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong procurement skills, experience in manufacturing contexts, and proficiency with ERP systems and purchasing software.