Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager- Dublin

My client, a leading manufacturer and distributor of plumbing and heating products, is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to join its senior operations team in North Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional to take a strategic leadership role, overseeing purchasing, demand planning and inventory management while driving improvements across the wider supply chain. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product availability, optimising working capital, strengthening supplier relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Purchasing & Supply Chain team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement purchasing and supply chain strategies to optimise costs, inventory investment, supplier performance and customer service.
• Oversee demand planning and forecasting, working closely with Sales and Operations to improve forecast accuracy and ensure product availability.
• Drive the development of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes across the business.
• Lead the implementation and optimisation of demand planning and inventory management systems, using data and digital tools to improve decision-making.
• Manage purchasing activities, replenishment planning and supplier scheduling to ensure continuity of supply.
• Build strong supplier partnerships, monitor performance against key KPIs and identify opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction and improved service.
• Monitor stock levels, inventory budgets and stock turnover, implementing strategies to reduce excess, obsolete and slow-moving stock.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse and Finance to improve order fulfilment, delivery performance and overall customer satisfaction.
• Oversee SKU rationalisation, product lifecycle management and new product introductions from a supply chain perspective.
• Report on key purchasing and supply chain performance indicators, identifying opportunities for operational and commercial improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Management role within a manufacturing, engineering or distribution environment.
• Proven experience in strategic purchasing, demand planning, supplier management and inventory optimisation.
• Strong understanding of S&OP, demand forecasting, inventory control and working capital management.
• Experience with ERP systems and demand planning or inventory management software. Experience with AGR or similar systems would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to use data to drive business performance and informed decision-making.
• Strong project and change management capabilities, with a track record of delivering process improvements.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
• A proactive and commercially focused leader who can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day operational priorities.

If you feel that you fulfil the above qualifications please apply today with your CV. If you have any further queries please contact Rachael Pando of FRS Recruitment.