Procurement Manager - Indirect

One of our key clients are looking to add a Procurement Manager to their growing Global Sourcing team based in Kilkenny, Ireland. As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible for the purchasing and supply management activities for indirect categories and sub categories, You will work closely with key stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans. Be comfortable leading both directly and indirectlyThis position is located in Kilkenny in Ireland, and will involve travel internationally. Key Responsibilities Continuously nurturing stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner. Identify critical business requirements. Provide sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations. Analyse and coordinate projects to increase supply resilience for consumables and other indirect costs (i.e. facilities, quality, ops, etc). Spearhead reduced total cost of ownership by optimizing Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chains, leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO. Represent the business strategically in the industry and community. Support in the creation of the vision and strategy with a multi-year roadmap to establish the function. Ensuring implementation and leverage of best practices and compliance across all purchasing areas. Identify opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and provision of overall value improvements, whilst measuring and tracking team performance. Education and Experience Minimum Level 7 NFQ qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline, ideally within an Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Financial field Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role. Experience across both operational and strategic procurement in the manufacturing environment Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) , Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or similar. Project Management qualifications preferred. Self-Starter with ability to build strong relationships. Excellent interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence/negotiation and networking skills. Change management experience People management experience Strong communication skills Strong problem solving Experience analysing data and presenting same. If this role is of interest to you please apply now or contact Ciarán Bergin on if you have additional questions.