Procurement Manager

About the Role

Sanderson, a well-established and expanding consumer products company located in the border area of Louth/County Down, Ireland, is seeking a Procurement Manager. This role involves leading the strategy, sourcing, and oversight of a varied non-food product portfolio servicing retail markets throughout Ireland and the UK. The successful candidate will handle a significant spend between €9 million and €15 million and will have direct engagement with senior company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a product range strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Identify new product opportunities using market research and customer insights.
• Formulate pricing strategies and define market positioning.
• Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation processes, and foster strong supplier partnerships.
• Create collaborative business plans with brand partners and manufacturers.
• Oversee product development budgets and timelines to ensure timely delivery.
• Support launches and marketing campaigns for new products.
• Perform competitor analysis and track market trends to maintain competitiveness.
• Provide profit analysis, sales forecasting, and commercial strategy recommendations.
• Monitor product performance and implement ongoing improvements.
• Work closely with sales teams by providing product training and launch assistance.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• At least three years’ experience in procurement, product management, or category management roles.
• Proven capability in managing products through their complete lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical abilities, and negotiation skills.
• Adept at influencing stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing product or category strategies.
• Good understanding of consumer products, retail, or distribution sectors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, search engine marketing (SEM), or online advertising.
• Experience dealing with international suppliers and manufacturers.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious company planning growth.
• Substantial influence on product strategy and commercial outcomes.
• Direct access to senior leadership.
• Competitive salary with bonus potential.
• Chance to develop and diversify a broad consumer product range.

Work Pattern and Reporting

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with early finishes on Fridays.
• Primarily office-based role with some remote working flexibility.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply confidentially for consideration.