Our client is a large FMCG company based in Dublin operating on a global scale, due to internal restructuring as well as the centralisation of the procurement function they are seeking to hire a Procurement Manager for Europe North West who will own the Bought in Finished Goods (BIFG) Sourcing strategy and supplier relationships for the region. They will ensure that the direct ingredients & packaging local spend for the region's bakeries are managed effectively and that Procurement Benefit and NPD projects are implemented successfully to agreed timelines.

The Role:

• Tender, nomination and supplier management of BIFG portfolio for Ireland, and may include items sourced into our other European businesses
• Tender, nomination and supplier management of Low-value direct spend (non-strategic), specific to the country/region
• Drive Procurement benefit projects to implementation through daily interface with local functional stakeholders
• Support central category team on QA approval process, and supplier/material set-up
• Resolution or escalation of supply issues unable to be resolved by supply chain or QA
• Collate supplier performance data for strategic supplier reviews
• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate and timely pricing (for local contracts) and supplier information in ERP system

The Person:

• Third level qualification
• Comfortable working in an international, complex matrix organisation
• 5 years + experience managing a wide range of suppliers within BIFG (Bought In Finished Goods)
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
• Confident & experienced negotiator
• High sense of urgency and excellent analytical skills to define problems, identify alternatives and recommend course of action
• Good networker - able to efficiently identify key change agents and influencers, to support & promote overall objectives
• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Highly Organized Project Management Skills
• Experience within the food industry preferred
• Intermediate MS Excel and PowerPoint Skills

The Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to join a growing, fast moving global company which takes pride in our delicious food offerings
• Exposure to a dynamic supply base and opportunity to meet with suppliers from across Europe
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme, Income Protection and Life Assurance provided
• Subsidised canteen / restaurant
• Free car parking
• Onsite gym
• Bike to work scheme
• Further career & development opportunities
• Flexible working requests welcome

To discover more about this opportunity, apply now or contact Paul McDonogh at HRM on +353 1 6321882 for a confidential discussion.