Procurement Strategy & Sourcing Assistant

Cpl; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl is partnering with a long-established wholesale distribution business in Cork to recruit an Assistant Procurement Manager. You will support strategy, range and supplier management across a diverse product portfolio.

The role offers strong potential to grow into a more strategic position as you engage with stakeholders, analyse market data, and lead cost optimisation initiatives. You will join a high-energy team that values commercial acumen, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of proven procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience with ERP/purchasing platforms and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of procurement strategy aligned to goals.
• Monitor market dynamics, landscape and trends to inform decisions and mitigate risk.
• Manage product ranges to ensure competitive, innovative assortment.
• Oversee supply and fulfilment processes including forecasting, POs and stock transfers.
• Optimise inventory levels to minimise stockouts and excess stock.
• Lead cost optimisation through negotiation, RFPs/RFQs and bid evaluation.
• Track performance against sales, cost, margin, service and stock targets.
• Build and oversee supplier relationships to drive availability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical ability

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP / purchasing platforms

Job description

Cpl is partnering with a long-established wholesale distribution business in Cork to recruit an Assistant Procurement Manager. You will support strategy, range and supplier management across a diverse product portfolio.

The role offers strong potential to grow into a more strategic position as you engage with stakeholders, analyse market data, and lead cost optimisation initiatives. You will join a high-energy team that values commercial acumen, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with