Procurement Manager -Standalone Role, Dublin Pike

Our client, a growing Irish family‑owned SME, is seeking a Procurement Manager to take ownership of its procurement function end-to‑end. This is a standalone role, so you'll have real autonomy — building category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial value from the ground up.

The Role

Define and deliver category strategies that align with business goals, focusing on cost optimisation and long‑term value

Own the full sourcing cycle across key categories— market analysis, RFI/RFP, negotiation, and contracting

Build and manage supplier relationships, governance, and performance frameworks, with risk management and sustainability embedded throughout

Work closely with internal stakeholders to capture requirements, forecast demand, and identify savings and service improvements

Develop and implement best‑practice processes, tools, and KPIs, driving compliance and continuous improvement across the business

Ideal Candidate

4+ years’ experience in FMCG organisation

Strong commercial acumen with solid negotiation and contract management skills, including RFP/RFQ execution

Good understanding of procurement governance, risk management, and ethical/sustainable sourcing

A data‑driven approach — comfortable with ERP/procurement systems and analytics tools to track performance and inform decisions

Strong stakeholder management and project management skills

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