Supplier Manager

Abrivia Recruitment Specialists; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Performance bonus

Job summary

Abrivia Recruitment Specialists partnered with a leading vehicle leasing organisation in Dublin 18 seeks a Supplier Manager to drive supplier relationships, procurement and performance across key manufacturers and suppliers.

You will manage SLAs, negotiate terms, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Operations. Automotive industry experience, strong negotiation, and DMS proficiency are essential. A competitive package includes a company car and performance bonus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience within the automotive/motor industry.
• 3+ years’ experience within Procurement, Supplier Management or a closely related commercial role.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation experience.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial agreements and SLAs.
• Experience with Dealer Management Systems (DMS), including manufacturer warranty and goodwill claim processes.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience analysing supplier performance and purchasing data.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and key partners
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts and Service Level Agreements
• Manage supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service standards
• Lead regular supplier review meetings and ensure agreed actions are followed through
• Monitor purchasing activity, supplier volumes, bonuses and financial targets
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes and cost effectiveness
• Ensure supplier contracts, records and databases are maintained accurately
• Support procurement, compliance and supplier governance processes
• Research and assess potential new suppliers and service partners
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Operations and other business functions
• Support forecasting, budgeting and wider company performance objectives
• Spend a proportion of time on the road meeting suppliers and key partners

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Procurement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Independent worker

Driving licence

Tools

Dealer Management Systems (DMS)

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Abrivia Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation within the vehicle leasing sector to recruit a Supplier Manager for a key role based in Dublin 18, with regular travel to suppliers and partners.

This is a commercially focused supplier management/ procurement position with responsibility for managing key manufacturer and supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms and Service Level Agreements, monitoring supplier performance and supporting wider operational and commercial objectives.

Please note: due to the specialist nature of this position, candidates will need strong experience within the automotive/ motor industry to be considered. Knowledge of dealer networks, Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and manufacturer processes will be particularly important.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and key partners
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts and Service Level Agreements
• Manage supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service standards
• Lead regular supplier review meetings and ensure agreed actions are followed through
• Monitor purchasing activity, supplier volumes, bonuses and financial targets
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes and cost effectiveness
• Ensure supplier contracts, records and databases are maintained accurately
• Support procurement, compliance and supplier governance processesResearch and assess potential new suppliers and service partners
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Operations and other business functions
• Support forecasting, budgeting and wider company performance objectives
• Spend a proportion of time on the road meeting suppliers and key partners

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years’ experience within the automotive/ motor industry
• 3+ years’ experience within Procurement, Supplier Management or a closely related commercial role
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation experience
• Proven experience negotiating commercial agreements and SLAs
• Experience with Dealer Management Systems (DMS), including manufacturer warranty and goodwill claim processes
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience analysing supplier performance and purchasing data
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Full clean driving licence

The successful candidate will join an established organisation offering an attractive base salary, performance-related bonus, company car and excellent long-term career opportunities.