Regional Procurement Manager

Regional Procurement Manager - Europe

Location: Manufacturing Facility, Derry

Contact: Conor O'Hagan

We are partnering with a global leader in the apparel industry, seeking to add an experienced Regional Procurement Manager to their team at their manufacturing facility in Derry. This role is critical in driving procurement strategy optimization across Europe and ensuring continuous improvement of supply chain operations.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job:

1. Leadership Role: Manage and develop a dynamic European procurement team, overseeing procurement strategies for production facilities and regional offices.
2. Impactful Strategy: Influence the supply chain by negotiating contracts, optimizing processes, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
3. Global Exposure: Collaborate with internal functions and global teams to ensure procurement efficiency and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the European Procurement team, designing and executing procurement strategies across multiple sites and offices.
• Negotiate supply agreements, involving risk management, legal, and treasury teams as needed.

• Mitigate supply chain risks by qualifying multiple sources and optimizing the overall supply chain.
• Foster strong supplier relationships and collaborate with global teams to improve efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Technical, Logistics, Business, Finance, Treasury, and Trade teams to identify cost and process improvements.
• Report on procurement performance and cost savings, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement in procurement processes, managing KPIs for suppliers.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5+ years in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain roles, with leadership experience.
• Proven experience in procurement of both indirect and direct materials.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, especially procurement modules, and understanding of Requisition to Pay processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation skills, and cross-functional collaboration ability.
• Knowledge of international trade practices and procurement negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP P2P and SAP Ariba, especially in international contexts.
• CIPS Procurement and Supply certification.
• Knowledge of BI and Power-BI for data analysis.

If you're a seasoned procurement professional with a proven track record in a multinational manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a leading global brand and influence European operations.

For more information or to apply, contact Conor O'Hagan or visit our website.

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Salary is negotiable; listed figures are guides based on experience and expertise.

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