Lead, Supply Chain Systems & Vendor Performance

esw; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare allowance

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flyefit membership discount

Job summary

ESW is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Systems & Vendors to lead a team of systems specialists and own the end-to-end Supply Chain Systems strategy and Vendor Management programme. You will partner with Operations, Product and Technology to deliver scalable improvements.

You will drive automation and AI-enabled enhancements, manage vendor performance and ensure cross-functional collaboration to optimally support client and shopper experiences while maintaining operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of supply chain or logistics operations.
• Proven track record in identifying system or process improvements.
• Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Supply Chain Systems strategy and vendor management programme.
• Lead a team of Supply Chain Systems specialists with clear priorities and ownership.
• Identify improvements across systems, automation and AI to scale operations.
• Collaborate with Product and Technology to translate challenges into requirements.
• Lead supplier management programmes with performance reviews, KPIs and improvements.
• Foster cross-functional relationships to deliver connected supply chain solutions.
• Coordinate system escalations and manage dependencies to resolution.
• Use data to identify trends, prioritise improvements and measure impact.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Leadership experience

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven problem solving

Job description

ESW is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Systems & Vendors to lead a team of systems specialists and own the end-to-end Supply Chain Systems strategy and Vendor Management programme. You will partner with Operations, Product and Technology to deliver scalable improvements.

You will drive automation and AI-enabled enhancements, manage vendor performance and ensure cross-functional collaboration to optimally support client and shopper experiences while maintaining operational excellence.