Supply Chain Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a growing manufacturing operation in Co. Tipperary. You will own Warehouse Operations, Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing within a technical engineering environment.

This hands-on leadership role combines strategic responsibilities with day-to-day operational impact and long-term business performance. A senior, commercially minded professional is required.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in supply chain, procurement or warehouse management.
• Manufacturing/engineering environment exposure preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop warehouse and purchasing teams.
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Warehouse, Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing functions with clear objectives and standards.
• Oversee day-to-day warehouse ops including goods-in, stock control, picking and dispatch.
• Drive improvements in layout, material flow and efficiency across the operation.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans and supplier relationships.
• Negotiate with suppliers on price, lead times and service levels.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Sales to ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance and address quality, delivery and cost issues.
• Introduce ERP improvements, automation and AI-driven solutions where appropriate.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on performance and costs.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

ERP/MRP familiarity

Education

Supply Chain/Engineering/Business/Logistics qualification

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Co. Tipperary
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a growing manufacturing operation in Co. Tipperary.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded supply chain professional to take ownership of Warehouse Operations, Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership position, combining strategic responsibility with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on day-to-day operations and long-term business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Warehouse, Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing functions, ensuring clear objectives, accountability and operational standards.
• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, including goods-in, stock control, picking, kitting, dispatch and inventory management.
• Drive improvements in warehouse layout, material flow, storage processes and overall operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and procurement plans for components, materials and products.
• Identify, assess and develop new supplier relationships both nationally and internationally.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, focusing on pricing, quality, lead times, service levels and overall value.
• Identify alternative sourcing opportunities and develop dual-supplier strategies to minimise supply chain risk.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Sales teams to ensure materials and components are available when required.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues relating to quality, delivery, cost and reliability.
• Improve stock accuracy, inventory visibility and purchasing controls through effective systems and processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, warehousing and wider supply chain operations.
• Identify opportunities to introduce ERP improvements, automation and AI-driven solutions to improve operational performance.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on supplier performance, purchasing activity, stock levels, costs and operational improvements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a senior Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing or Warehouse Management position.
• Strong background in manufacturing, engineering, machinery or a technical environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing warehouse and purchasing teams.
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation experience.
• Good technical understanding of mechanical components, machinery, engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience sourcing manufactured components, technical parts, equipment or related products.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock control, warehouse operations and material planning.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP or warehouse management systems.
• A track record of implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality, service and supply reliability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business or Logistics would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Senior management-level responsibility and influence.
• Opportunity to lead and develop multiple operational functions.
• The opportunity to implement meaningful improvements across an established manufacturing operation.
• A key position within the wider management team.