Procurement Manager
JOB_53376634714518Job type
PermanentLocation
County ArmaghWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Up to 50k DoE
Procurement Manager, Industry, Perm, Co. Armagh
Your new company
Hays are partnering with a leading manufacturer of fresh and chilled food products, supplying top-tier retailers across the UK and Ireland, to appoint a Procurement manager.
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays are partnering with a leading manufacturer of fresh and chilled food products, supplying top-tier retailers across the UK and Ireland, to appoint a Procurement manager.
Your new role
- Manage the fresh produce supply base, balancing seasonal availability, cost control, and budget adherence.
- Lead procurement of site services (e.g. utilities, pest control, laundry, chemicals, forklifts).
- Maintain resilience planning across all procurement areas.
- Monitor supplier performance and negotiate competitive pricing.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement practices.
- Liaise closely with production teams to ensure supply continuity.
- Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with food safety, ethical sourcing, and legal standards.
- Support strategic projects and contribute to business growth and risk mitigation.
- Champion a culture of integrity and collaboration.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
- 2–3 years’ experience in a similar procurement role.
- Degree-level education in a relevant field.
- Proven management experience.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of IT systems.
- Valid passport and ability to travel nationally/internationally.
Desirable:
- Supply chain qualification.
- Experience in project management or Lean Manufacturing.
- Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing.
- Strategic procurement experience.
- Advanced Excel or ERP/MRP system experience.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive Salary
– Commensurate with experience and role responsibilities. - Pension Scheme
– Employer contributions to a workplace pension. - Annual Leave
– Generous holiday entitlement, often increasing with service. - Health & Wellbeing Support
- Training & Development
– Opportunities for professional growth, including procurement certifications or leadership development. - Travel Opportunities
- On-site Facilities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Performance Bonuses / Incentives
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Procurement ManagerJOB_533766347145182025-08-182025-11-16
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