Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

Timoney

Navan

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Timoney is seeking an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, spares and MRO procurement at Timoney Dynamic Solutions Limited in Navan, Ireland. The role focuses on developing a resilient, cost-effective, quality-focused supply chain to support engineering, production, aftermarket and maintenance requirements.

The successful candidate will drive supplier performance, optimise working capital and ensure availability of production

Qualifications

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
MCIPS/ASCM or equivalent is desirable for the role.
5+ years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, materials management or inventory control, preferably within engineering, manufacturing, automotive or similar technical industries.
Proven experience in procuring engineered components, production materials, spare parts, MRO items, tooling, consumables or technical services.
Strong experience negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts and improving supplier performance.
Understanding of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, purchasing controls and data-driven procurement planning.
Strong communication skills across Finance, Engineering, Operations and senior management.
High level of discipline, urgency and ownership in resolving supplier, stock and operational issues.

Responsibilities

Lead the sourcing and procurement of production components, engineered parts, fabricated and machined items, bought-out OEM components, critical spares, MRO supplies, tooling, consumables and services.
Establish a structured procurement approach for spares and MRO, ensuring critical items are identified, stocked appropriately and available when required.
Develop and manage stocking policies for spare parts, MRO items and production materials, including minimum/maximum stock levels, safety stock, reorder points and long-lead item planning.
Develop and implement a company-wide procurement and supply-chain strategy aligned with Timoney’s operational, engineering, financial, production and aftermarket requirements.
Optimise working capital tied up in inventory while protecting the business from stockouts, production delays etc.
Develop and manage a resilient supplier base capable of supporting low-volume, high-value engineering, manufacturing, spares and MRO requirements.
Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, service levels, lead-time commitments, warranty terms and delivery performance expectations.
Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Production to ensure suppliers meet technical specifications, drawings, traceability requirements, quality standards and customer flow-down requirements.
Implement and improve ERP/MRP processes to provide accurate purchasing data, inventory visibility, stock control and procurement reporting.
Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions relating to delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness and commercial risk.
Manage procurement and supply-chain risk, including single-source suppliers, long-lead components, obsolete spares, inflation exposure, logistics disruption and supplier capacity constraints.
Lead, mentor and develop the purchasing, supply-chain, stores and inventory control team.
Define and report procurement, inventory and supplier KPIs, including supplier OTIF, inventory turns, stock accuracy, purchase price variance, cost savings, spares availability, MRO stockouts, obsolescence and supplier non-conformance.
Ensure procurement processes are controlled, auditable and aligned with Timoney’s finance, quality, operational and compliance requirements.