Purchasing Manager
JOB_53575364745533Job type
PermanentLocation
NewryWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
CompetitiveClosing date
5 Dec 2025
Purchasing Manager
Your new company
A leading importer and distributor of a wide range of consumer accessories, including personal, home, and stationery products. Proudly supply over 8,000 retailers across Ireland and the UK with the team expanding to 60 full-time and 20 part-time colleagues. An extensive portfolio featuring own branded products alongside renowned names such as FIFO, Edge, Bic, Pretty Legs, Murphy & Barrett, Favour, and Little Tree.
Your new role
If you thrive on strategy, negotiation, and making a tangible impact on business performance, this position is for you. As Purchasing Manager, you’re not just buying products—you’re shaping the company’s future by ensuring the right products, at the right price, hit the shelves at the right time.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working
Early Friday finish
Great team culture
Competitive salary
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.
A leading importer and distributor of a wide range of consumer accessories, including personal, home, and stationery products. Proudly supply over 8,000 retailers across Ireland and the UK with the team expanding to 60 full-time and 20 part-time colleagues. An extensive portfolio featuring own branded products alongside renowned names such as FIFO, Edge, Bic, Pretty Legs, Murphy & Barrett, Favour, and Little Tree.
Your new role
If you thrive on strategy, negotiation, and making a tangible impact on business performance, this position is for you. As Purchasing Manager, you’re not just buying products—you’re shaping the company’s future by ensuring the right products, at the right price, hit the shelves at the right time.
- Oversee the Procurement Function within the business.
- Manage relationships with supplier partners and use of Sage X3 system for stock replenishment and demand forecasting.
- Sourcing new products, developing, and implementing purchasing strategies.
- Management of supplier relationships and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines.
- Attend tradeshows and ensure that the current range is evolving to meet the demands of an expanding customer base.
- Determine and manage inventory needs, ensuring that all procured items meet quality standards and specifications.
- Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets
- Drive process improvements around procurement systems and processes.
What you'll need to succeed
- A qualification in Supply Chain or Business, with proven experience in a procurement role—ideally within retail, distribution, or a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Solutions-focused mindset with an agile approach, capable of managing multiple projects and delivering results within tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.
- Proficiency in procurement systems is essential; experience with Sage is highly desirable.
- CIPS certification would be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working
Early Friday finish
Great team culture
Competitive salary
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.
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