Procurement Category Manager

Kilsaran

Dunboyne

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

VHI Healthcare Contribution

Laptop, Mobile

21 Days Annual Leave

Further Education/Training Support

Annual Company Social Events

Sick Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Kilsaran is seeking an operational, highly analytical Procurement Category Manager to own critical spend portfolios from strategy through execution. You will drive structured RFx processes, manage contracts/SLAs, and lead ERP transitions while maintaining supply security and process excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong data analytics, and the ability to influence across stakeholders. A competitive benefits package accompanies a busy, growth-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

5+ years as Buyer, Category Manager, or Commercial Manager in industrial, manufacturing, or construction.
Proven track record of independently executing complex tenders and long-term supply or project agreements.
Autonomy to solve problems independently while aligning with the team.
Advanced proficiency extracting/manipulating data from SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or cost-modelling software.
Strong ability to influence across cross-functional teams and drive process adoption.
Professional procurement certification or project management background is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage full lifecycle of assigned categories and execute RFx processes.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with site managers and operational leads.
Oversee ERP transition and manage end-to-end P2P workflows for categories.
Identify bottlenecks and design process improvements to raise execution standards.
Utilize data analytics to track spend, combat maverick buying, and mitigate risks.
Apply project management discipline to vendor governance and performanceReviews.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

CIPS/IIIPM or PMP certification desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Job description

Kilsaran Head Office, Piercetown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 W820

We are seeking an operational, highly analytical Procurement Category Manager to take end-to-end ownership of critical spend portfolios.

Whether your background is in strategic procurement or commercial management with project cost-control expertise, this is a role for a skilled commercial executor. You will execute structured sourcing strategies, lock in price stability, and ensure supply security, while actively supporting the optimisation of our day-to-day workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial execution & Contract management: Manage the full lifecycle of assigned categories. Execute structured RFx processes, mitigate commercial variations, utilise data-driven evaluation models to lock in robust pricing and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Lead and execute hedging policies.
Cross-functional leadership & Stakeholder alignment: Act as a strategic commercial partner to the business. Proactively engage with site managers and operational leads to align immediate needs with long-term strategies. Drive internal adoption of new procurement processes through influence, education, and operational value.
Process optimisation & ERP transition: Act as a functional champion during our transition to an ERP environment. You will manage the current end-to-end P2P workflows for your categories while helping migrate these portfolios into automated systems.
Continuous improvement: Proactively assess current procurement workflows, identify operational bottlenecks, and design robust process improvements to challenge the status quo and elevate the department's standard of execution.
Data-led problem solving: Utilise established frameworks and data analytics skills to track spend, manage maverick buying, and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.
Project & supplier governance (SRM): Apply strong project management discipline to vendor accountability. Track key metrics, conduct data-backed performance reviews, and serve as the primary commercial escalation point for operational supply issues.

Required Experience & Competencies

Background: 5+ years of experience as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Commercial Manager in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
Commercial acumen: A verifiable track record of independently executing complex commercial tenders, managing contract variations, and locking in long-term supply or project agreements, including hedging arrangements.
Autonomy & Initiative: Ideal for a collaborative self-starter, this position requires an individual who excels at independent problem-solving within a team environment. The ideal candidate is trusted to analyse situations and identify next steps independently, while remaining closely aligned with the broader team.
Adaptability & Digital fluency: Advanced proficiency in extracting and manipulating data from modern systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) or complex cost-modelling software. A proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment, successfully balancing immediate operational deliverables with the implementation of long-term digital frameworks. A solid understanding of AI capabilities, with practical experience leveraging these tools in a professional context.
Stakeholder influence: Exceptional ability to build rapport, collaborate to achieve objectives and drive process adoption across cross-functional technical and non-technical teams and operational managers without formal authority.
Education & Certifications: Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline. Professional certification in Procurement (CIPS/IIIPM) or Project Management (PMP) is highly desirable.

What You Get:

Kilsaran is an organisation that believes that our people are our greatest strength, and our success is down to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team. As such, we have dedicated benefits structures to reward our team. The benefits on offer for this position are as follows: