Job Description

Role: Procurement Manager
Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 + Performance Bonus
Duration: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Dublin 22
Benefits: Performance bonus, Employer pension contribution, Company sick pay, , holiday buy-back scheme, EAP, social events, Bike to Work Scheme, Employee discounts, Continuous Improvement training programme and educational support for industry-relevant qualifications

Procurement Manager – Building Supplies

Opportunity = for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-established and growing organisation within the building supplies sector based in Dublin 22. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving procurement strategy, supplier performance and stock availability while leading a small but experienced purchasing team of four. You will play a vital role in supporting business growth by ensuring products are sourced competitively, supplier relationships are strengthened and purchasing processes continue to evolve.

This position would suit a commercially focused procurement professional with experience within building materials, construction products, merchanting, manufacturing or a similar fast-moving environment. The role requires someone who can balance strategic sourcing with day-to-day operational management while building strong relationships across sales, operations, warehousing and finance. The business offers genuine long-term career prospects, a supportive culture and the opportunity to influence procurement strategy within an expanding organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of four procurement professionals.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, trading terms, contracts and supplier agreements.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or service.
• Monitor supplier performance through agreed KPIs and service level agreements.
• Ensure stock availability while optimising inventory levels and reducing excess stock.
• Work closely with sales, operations and warehouse teams to accurately forecast demand.
• Source new suppliers and products to support commercial growth.
• Analyse purchasing trends, market conditions and commodity movements.
• Manage supplier performance reviews and resolve supply chain issues proactively.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and commercial standards.
• Produce regular procurement reports covering spend analysis, supplier performance and savings achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes.
• Develop contingency plans to minimise supply disruptions and business risk.
• Manage budgets and purchasing expenditure in line with company objectives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP system data.
• Drive efficiencies through improved procurement processes and best practice.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic purchasing decisions.
• Ensure excellent service is delivered to both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring procurement teams.
• Experience within the building supplies, construction, manufacturing, engineering or related sector would be highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Excellent understanding of inventory management and purchasing principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing data and market trends.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems together with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

What to do next:

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Conor via email conor@tdtalent.ie