Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is assisting a North Dublin manufacturing group seeking a Senior Purchasing & Supply Chain leader. You will shape purchasing strategy, lead demand planning, optimise inventory, and strengthen supplier partnerships while driving operational excellence.

You will balance customer service, working capital and procurement costs, lead a high-performance team and collaborate with commercial and operations colleagues across Ireland and the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Management position.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or distribution environments.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and inventory optimisation.
• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting and supply chain performance management.
• Practical knowledge of S&OP and working capital optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Purchasing & Supply Chain team with a culture of accountability and improvement.
• Develop and execute purchasing and supply chain strategies that support business objectives and growth.
• Act as a key contributor to the wider Operations Leadership Team.
• Own and continuously improve demand planning and forecasting processes across Ireland and the UK.
• Lead planning systems development, including S&OP and IBP processes, and supplier performance management.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Supplier relationship management

Inventory optimisation

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AGR system

ERP systems

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is assisting a North Dublin manufacturing group seeking a Senior Purchasing & Supply Chain leader. You will shape purchasing strategy, lead demand planning, optimise inventory, and strengthen supplier partnerships while driving operational excellence.

You will balance customer service, working capital and procurement costs, lead a high-performance team and collaborate with commercial and operations colleagues across Ireland and the UK.