Procurement Manager (Indirect)

Procurement Manager - Chadwicks Group

Location: Naas Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

About Us

Chadwicks Group and MacNaughton Blair are market leaders in the builder's merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The core business comprises the Builders Merchants division whose main brands include Chadwicks, MacBlair, Cork Builders Providers, Davies and Telfords.

In addition, through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heiton Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech and HSS in the Republic of Ireland and Woodfloor Warehouse and Doorways in Northern Ireland. Chadwicks Group and MacNaughton Blair are part of the Grafton Group PLC.

The Opportunity / Who We Seek

Chadwicks Group is embarking on the development of a best-in-class indirect procurement function and we are seeking a Procurement Manager to play a central role in that journey.

This is a newly created role, offering a unique opportunity to shape procurement capability across a multi-brand, multi-site organisation. The Procurement Manager will lead the indirect strategic sourcing of categories including utilities, fleet, consumables and professional services, driving cost efficiencies, supplier performance and group-wide synergies.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, the successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, embedding structure, governance and commercial discipline while unlocking value at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead indirect procurement strategy across the Group, identifying and delivering tangible cost savings and operational improvements
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including requirements definition, market and supplier assessment, supplier selection and negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier management
• Drive group-wide procurement synergies, leveraging scale to consolidate suppliers and optimise spend across business units
• Develop and apply robust cost models to support commercial decision-making
• Act as a strategic business partner to functional and operational leaders, influencing procurement strategy and driving change
• Build and manage high-impact supplier relationships, focusing on value, innovation and service excellence
• Establish and lead cross-functional teams to identify and deliver opportunities across categories, regions and emerging spend areas
• Embed procurement governance and controls, including policies, processes and compliance frameworks
• Improve spend visibility and reporting, helping the business make more informed commercial decisions
• Drive supplier rationalisation and performance management frameworks including SLAs, KPIs and supplier scorecards
• Support the introduction of digital procurement tools and systems to enhance efficiency and transparency
• Champion sustainable and responsible sourcing, aligning procurement activities with ESG objectives

Requirements & Key Competencies

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline (MBA or equivalent desirable)
• Minimum 3 years' procurement experience, with exposure to indirect categories such as utilities, fleet, consumables and services
• Strong experience in contract negotiation and supplier management, including MSAs, SoWs and SLAs
• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver measurable outcomes
• Strong analytical capability, including spend analysis and cost modelling
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and business units, with strong influencing skills
• Commercial awareness of market trends, cost drivers and macroeconomic factors
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation
• Experience in a multi-site retail or operational environment is advantageous
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel as required and full driver's licence

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Private Health Care
• Pension Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives
• Other Standard Benefits