Materials Manager

Bellurgan Precision Engineering Ltd.; Leinster; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellurgan Precision Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Materials Manager to lead procurement and planning, ensuring on-time delivery and best value for material purchases.

You will drive ERP-based scheduling, vendor performance, and cross-functional collaboration with production and sales teams. The role requires senior procurement experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Epicor ERP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior procurement/planning role in manufacturing.
• Strong cross-team communication across internal/external groups.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience with ERP systems to plan material timelines (Epicor preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and planning teams.
• Coordinate with production and sales on schedules for on-time delivery.
• Negotiate raw material purchases for best value.
• Monitor vendor performance and report findings.
• Maintain ERP system accuracy.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Material planning

Vendor management

ERP systems

MS Office

Cross-functional communication

Team leadership

Education

Procurement/Materials qualification

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Overall Objective: As a key member of the leadership team, the Materials Manager will will be responsible for all procurement and planning activities to ensure compliance, customer & company requirements are met at the best value

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Responsibilities & Duties

• Management of the procurement and planning teams
• Work with the production and sales teams with regards to customer schedules to ensure on time delivery of finished product to customers
• Leads the negotiation of the purchase of raw materials and management of second process supply chain to ensure consistency and best value to drive cost savings
• Identify / procure and control raw material requirements consumed in the manufacture of finished product
• Co-ordinates, in conjunction with Stores and the Quality department, the resolution of any internal or external complaints of purchased raw materials and / or second process issues
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting on vendor performance and reporting findings in line with documented procedures
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining ERP systems accuracy
• Support the wider management team
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Criteria

:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior role in procurement / planning in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills across both internal and external teams and contacts
• Very strong MS office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access)
• Self motivated with strong work ethic and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Experience using ERP system to plan material timelines (Epicor preferred)
• Professional qualification in procurement /materials management preferr