Director of Procurement Strategy

6 hours ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland beBeeBuying Full time €75,000 - €95,000

Key Retail Buying Leadership Role

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This leadership position will oversee all retail hard goods purchasing activities, shaping and executing sourcing strategies that deliver commercial growth, strengthen supplier partnerships, and enhance supply chain performance.

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The successful candidate will be a proven leader who combines sharp commercial acumen with operational excellence, building a buying team that drives both margin growth and customer satisfaction.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Develop and implement innovative buying strategies to ensure cost-effective procurement that supports sales and profitability goals.">
  • Identify new commercial opportunities across retail categories, using market insight and trend analysis to inform buying decisions.">
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing buying team, fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.">
  • Build and manage long-term supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms that enhance quality, margin, and innovation.">
  • Collaborate closely with retail operations, e-commerce, merchandising, finance, and marketing to deliver a consistent and compelling customer offer.">
  • Monitor supplier performance and market conditions to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, and process enhancements.">
  • Oversee inventory and stock management to optimise working capital while ensuring product availability.">
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practice in procurement and supply chain management.">
  • Report on purchasing activity, performance metrics, and forecasts to senior leadership.">
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Requirements:

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  • 10+ years' experience in senior retail buying roles with a proven record of driving commercial growth.">
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in coaching and developing high-performing teams.">
  • Expertise in sourcing, supply chain management, and product category planning.">
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.">
  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and results-driven focus.">
  • Competence in digital procurement tools and modern buying practices.">
  • Ability to anticipate and manage procurement risks effectively.">
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.">
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Benefits:

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  • Generous salary.">
  • Bonus.">
  • Pension scheme.">
  • Life Assurance.">
  • Hybrid Working.">
  • Generous annual leave and other benefits.">
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Application Instructions:

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Please upload your CV below. Our recruitment specialist will review your application and contact you if you have the required experience for this role.

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