Procurement Strategy & Supplier Growth Lead

Baker Finn Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Medical Expenses Contribution Scheme

Training and further education support

On-site parking

Job summary

Baker Finn Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager for a well-established Irish wholesale business in Cork City. You will work closely with the Head of Procurement on strategy, supplier and range management, inventory, cost and price optimisation, and performance management.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, analytical and ambitious, with strong negotiation and supplier relationships, and potential for career progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ relevant procurement experience.
• Strong supplier management skills with experience developing effective supplier relationships.
• Proven negotiation capability and the ability to achieve positive commercial outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of cost, pricing and procurement considerations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to support procurement and commercial decision-making.
• Results-driven with the ability to manage priorities effectively within a busy commercial environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Procurement in delivering and developing the organisation’s procurement strategy.
• Provide commercial and analytical support across purchasing activity, cost management and pricing optimisation.
• Analyse procurement and commercial information to identify opportunities to improve value, efficiency and performance.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships to support strong commercial and operational performance.
• Support supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, favourable terms and sustainable supply arrangements.
• Contribute to the management and optimisation of product ranges in line with commercial and customer requirements.
• Inventory & Performance Management: Monitor purchasing and inventory activity to support stock availability and efficient inventory management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activity is aligned with wider business requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Baker Finn Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager for a well-established Irish wholesale business in Cork City. You will work closely with the Head of Procurement on strategy, supplier and range management, inventory, cost and price optimisation, and performance management.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, analytical and ambitious, with strong negotiation and supplier relationships, and potential for career progression within the organisation.