21 Procurement Lead jobs in Ireland
Strategic Procurement Lead

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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
Our Strategic Procurement team supports a broad range of clients across sectors and geographies including Ireland, the UK and globally on their major projects and programmes that enables the efficient, and effective, delivery of business outcomes. Through leveraging the vast expertise and capability within our company, our team are able to create and deliver innovative approaches across three key service areas:
+ Procurement and commercial strategy,
+ Supply chain management,
+ Procurement execution
This allows us to support across the entire procurement process and project lifecycle adding value at all stages, leading major client engagements, providing expert advice and guidance to drive strategic initiatives and deliver measurable value. This role involves working with leaders and Execs to design and oversee the implementation of tailored solutions that for the key procurement activity which we see as a cornerstone for project success.
As we continue to grow our presence in Ireland, we are particularly interested in individuals who bring a strong understanding of the Irish infrastructure landscape and are passionate about shaping its future.
**How we work**
+ We align ourselves with our client organisations. We are successful when our client is successful.
+ We listen and invest time with clients to build long-term relationships to foster trust, understanding their needs and existing operations.
+ We proactively develop a diverse network of contacts, establishing partnerships across both internal and client teams to create high value solutions to industry and client challenges.
+ We build strong trusting relationships with relevant stakeholders where we provide expert advice, insight and challenge.
+ We plan and deliver strategic procurement and supply chain initiatives, working across teams to ensure successful adoption and alignment and to achieve desire business or behaviour change outcomes.
+ We monitor progress and adapt to meet the needs of the project or programme to ensure success.
If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!
**Qualifications**
**Ready to push the limits of what's possible**
**Here's what we're looking for:**
+ High emotional intelligence and self-awareness of your behaviours in different situations and among complex stakeholder environments.
+ A demonstrable track record of having delivered high-quality, strategic procurement and commercial advice to major infrastructure clients, particularly in Ireland, on their flagship projects.
+ Collaboration with AECOM's infrastructure clients to provide high-impact procurement advice, strategic guidance, and specialist procurement expertise, ensuring that procurement processes are aligned with market capacity and capability, are comprehensive, and fully comply with applicable Irish and EU public procurement rules, guidelines, and regulations.
+ Strong understanding of Irish public procurement regulations, frameworks, supplier market and delivery models.
+ A leader in your profession, evidenced through responsibility for delivery, but through collaborative team working.
+ An experienced facilitator of stakeholders. Where you encounter conflicting perspectives or priorities you can adapt to ensure you still gain insights, consensus or action.
+ Familiarity with the infrastructure landscape, funding models, and delivery partners in Ireland.
+ Engage in lifelong learning, adapting to emerging trends and technologies to stay at the forefront of industry changes.
+ A mentor to your colleagues enhancing the wider team's knowledge of delivering major projects and programmes, operating in ambiguity and delivering a pace to build a resilient skill base and culture of continuous learning.
+ A proficient internal and external networker identifying and pursuing opportunities for both the service offer and client growth of Strategic Procurement.
+ Possess strong people skills and be an effective communicator, able to influence, challenge and establish yourself as a trusted advisor.
Experience
+ Experience in the infrastructure sector, with a strong track record of delivering advisory services to key infrastructure clients in Ireland / Northern Ireland.
+ Demonstrable experience leading complex programmes and projects at scale and pace within a consultancy, the Public Sector or Private delivery organisation.
+ Significant post-qualification experience of procurement for complex construction and infrastructure projects or programmes of work, with sector experience in infrastructure, specifically Energy, Defence, Transportation and Water.
+ Leadership experience in the provision of strategic advice to key clients through the process of designing the optimum delivery model, contract strategy, commercial model and route to market for their project.
+ Experience in leading competitive procurement processes including market engagement, supplier shortlisting, tender document development, tender management, evaluation and negotiation.
+ Experience in developing, reviewing, or delivering high value procurement advice which aligns to client objectives and strategic priorities whilst satisfying value-for-money assessments.
+ Experience of delivery throughout the procurement lifecycle, from strategy development, through sourcing actions and into the contract management and supplier engagement phases.
+ Experience working with and interpreting public procurement regulations legislation and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to incorporate these into procurement design and strategic recommendations.
+ Experience of supporting work winning activity including contributing to proposal documentation.
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10132631
**Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Procurement & Supply Chain
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Ireland Limited
Internship Supply Chain

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+ Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business
+ Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day
+ Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network
+ Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office
**The Opportunity**
Our Interns provides a meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. We hire students majoring in (Supply Chain) into our programs based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Abbott's global business offers opportunities to work across a range of fields, which may include the following areas, along with additional activities depending on business needs:
Supply Chain
+ Logistics Improvement
+ Materials Planning
+ Purchasing.
+ Production Scheduling and Capacity Planning
+ Volume planning
**What are we looking for?**
Eligible applicants should be:
+ Available for a 6, 9 or 12month placement to start between January to June 2026 (aligned with academic work placements dates)
+ Internship placements may be during or at the end of your undergraduate or post graduate course.
+ Pursuing a relevant third level undergraduate or post graduate qualification in Supply Chain / Business Studies a discipline listed above.
+ Candidates must be tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in their undergraduate course.
+ Excellent communicators, team players and Innovators.
+ Passionate about STEM and interested in pursuing a career in a STEM environment.
+ A flexible and innovative approach to work.
+ Flexibility to be based at one of our Abbott sites listed above
**Locations**
Cavan, Longford, Sligo
Career growth and future opportunities are pillars of our program. Students who continuously excel in our early career programs are encouraged to apply for Abbott's Professional Development Programs or other full-time positions.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
Manager, Supply Chain

Posted 6 days ago
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
AbbVie Cork is a dynamic Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) site, producing a diverse portfolio of innovative technologies and products.
We are currently sourcing a Supply Chain Manager to join our site leadership team, reporting to our Site Head. The Supply Chain Manager leads all supply chain and warehouse activities related to supply of current products and new product launches.
This includes coaching and mentorship of an experienced and skilled team across Demand Management and Supply Levelling, Master Scheduling, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), and Warehouse/Storage management.
It's a key role for our site and one where you will have the opportunity to develop a lasting and rewarding career with AbbVie.
Here is a snapshot of your responsibilities:
+ Ensure the development and delivery of the Supply Chain organizational vision and strategic objectives.
+ Build, develop and mentor a team of diverse professionals within your function.
+ Partner with the Senior Leadership team to execute on the site and enterprise-wide strategy.
+ Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product availability, with full alignment to production plan while driving continuous improvements to sustain Operational Excellence and improved financial performance across your team.
+ Take responsibility for Health & Safety, as well as the core Environmental and Energy Sustainability Programmes within the Supply Chain function.
+ Develop senior level relationships with suppliers to resolve critical issues, deliver cost savings, and implement value-added processes.
+ Monitor and achieve optimal inventory turnover consistent with plant efficiencies, customer service and distribution requirements.
+ Ensure that the internal rolling forecast file, which is used to track inventory, production schedule adherence, production batch status and shipment schedule adherence is maintained.
+ Identify and implement continuous improvement Projects in the Supply Chain and WH Areas.
+ Work with the quality system ensuring that the site quality policy and GMP and GDP is fully complied with on a continuous basis.
+ Ensure Known consignor certification is maintained
+ Contribute to the development of the Global Supply Chain Function, i.e. become an active participant of the global team.
+ Champion and lead Culture & Engagement and EEDI initiatives in Supply Chain function and across the site.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or science with 5 years plus experience in supply chain management.
+ 5 year + People Management with demonstrated ability to develop key talent and to set clear vision and strategy for your team
+ OPEX Black / Green belt certified preferably
+ Experience in engaging, collaborating, and influencing at senior leadership level
+ Ability to think outside the box and provide solutions through structured trouble shooting methodologies
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Supply Chain Specialist
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional's and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
**Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny**
Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Indirect Materials & Operational Support**
+ Coordinate consumables planning with suppliers and operational teams.
+ Monitor and manage indirect inventory levels to ensure availability
+ Review and approve indirect material requisitions in line with internal processes.
+ Support departments with requisition creation, issue resolution, and site project requirements.
+ Assist with goods receipt and confirmation processes to ensure timely and accurate records.
**Invoice & Supplier Coordination**
+ Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
+ Facilitate supplier set up process in coordination with Procurement, Finance, Supplier Quality, and Master Data Governance.
**Documentation & Process Support**
+ Maintain and update procedures and documentation for the Purchasing/Logistics team, providing flexible operational support where needed.
**Reporting & Analysis**
+ Analyze supply chain data and maintain key reports (open orders, invoice tracking, indirect inventory) to support operational efficiency.
+ Provide insights and recommendations that inform purchasing decisions and strategies
**Qualifications & Skills**
+ Relevant 3rd level education
+ Experience in supply chain operations, materials planning, and purchasing/buying; a strong background in purchasing, particularly in indirect materials or site operations, is highly desirable.
+ Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficiency in Excel, Word, or similar tools. Experience with Power BI is a plus.
+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
+ Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
+ Ability to work flexibly across to support evolving operational needs.
**What we Offer**
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
+ Family health insurance,
+ Excellent pension scheme
+ Life assurance
+ Career Development
+ Fantastic new facility
+ Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
Supply Chain Graduate Program
Posted 13 days ago
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This well-structured programme will offer the successful graduate an opportunity to build on their recent qualifications and gain excellent, relevant on the job experience to assist their career progression.
This is a 22-month contract where you will learn and spend time experiencing aspects of our Supply Chain function including our Customer Service, Planning & Logistics teams. Working with a world-renowned brand, you can avail of our many wonderful initiatives, participate in our further education opportunities via our education assistance program, get involved in volunteer projects and so much more!
On completion of the program, successful candidates will be ready for a Supply Chain position. These positions will be commencing in January 2026.
**What you will do for us**
+ Support the team on a wide range of process Initiatives activities in line with our Supply Chain strategy.
+ Engagement with our key stakeholders to ensure timely follow up on all communications and requests.
+ Support our digital transformation journey & apply operational excellence tools and techniques to continuously improve our processes and eliminate waste.
+ Perform adequate checks on our processes and standards to drive improvements in our cost structure and flexibilities in supplies.
+ Support the metrics, monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance to plan by gathering information from plant and inventory systems.
+ Maintaining our procedures & guidelines- ensure our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are up to date and in compliance with our company standards.
+ Support the team with other ad hoc duties as required.
**Education Requirements, Skills & Work experience**
+ Recent bachelor's degree or master's graduate (2024/2025) in Business specializing in either business administration, finance, or data analytics preferable.
+ Business proficiency in English an additional European language is an advantage.
+ Work experience (Internship) within a Supply Chain environment would be an advantage.
+ Excellent aptitude for data and technology with strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
+ Curious, motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
+ Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work according to tight deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively & concisely.
+ Be flexible and a great team player.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Supply Chain Project Consultant
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Supply Chain & Operations Specialist
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Head of Supply Chain Excellence
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What we do
At Valeo Foods Ireland, the heart of our business is tasty, nutritious Irish food and drinks with brands such as Jacobs, Odlums, Batchelors and many more. There are exceptional experience and expertise in manufacturing, innovation, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, finance and talent management. We are proud of our brands and the roles they play in Irish life.
Our Mission
To continue our trajectory as a fast-growing, international food business through operational excellence, brand leadership, and a best-in-class supply chain.
What We Are Looking For
You are a strategic, results-driven leader with deep expertise in Sales & Operations Planning within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You bring strong cross-functional leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a proven ability to drive planning excellence, optimize supply chain performance, and deliver customer-focused outcomes. You thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and building high-performing teams.
What you will do
S&OP Leadership
- Own the architecture, rollout, and continuous improvement of the company-wide S&OP process.
- Lead the end-to-end planning cycle, ensuring alignment across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Executive S&OP.
- Connect operational and financial forecasts to support decision-making and business performance.
- Bring the function in line with best practice and implement changes that take the function to the next level, channelling continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to align sales and operations, enhance customer-driven forecasting, and connect operational plans with financial objectives through continuous S&OP improvement.
- Act as the central link between Sales, Commercial, Category, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, and Finance.
- Drive collaborative forecast development and alignment of production and sales plans across all sites.
- Represent Supply Chain on Category Development Project teams and New Product Launches.
Operational Excellence
- Responsible for overall net working capital target achievement.
- Reduce overall stockholding while delivering minimum 98.5% OTIF service level.
- Champion SKU rationalization efforts by partnering with Commercial, Category, Procurement, and Operations to evaluate cost-to-serve (CTS) and phase out underperforming SKUs.
- Ensure supply chain readiness during product launches and discontinuations.
Data, Systems & Governance
- Lead master data governance for product, supplier, and trade fields in ERP and planning systems (e.g., IFS, Relex).
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance for all supply chain-critical fields.
- Collaborate with IT, Quality, and Commercial teams to maintain synchronized and compliant master data.
Leadership, Reporting & Compliance
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports covering customs performance, trade exposure, SKU efficiency, and data integrity.
- Lead a strategic review of existing reporting structures, identifying duplication and gaps, and implement a streamlined reporting suite for Exco and Group.
- Own all supply chain and manufacturing reporting to senior leadership.
- Maintain the Business Continuity Plan for the supply chain and manufacturing functions.
- Document and ensure compliance with customs and trade-related policies and procedures.
- Provide peer manager support and leadership across the broader Supply Chain function.
What you have
- A third-level degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, S&OP, Planning, Procurement, Data Management, or Customs Operations within FMCG, pharma, or manufacturing
- Proven success in leading or contributing to end-to-end S&OP processes, including demand planning, supply planning, Category planning and executive alignment
- Strong command of ERP and planning systems (e.g., IFS, Relex), with hands-on experience in master data governance and operational integration
- Demonstrated ability to connect operational and financial planning, enabling informed, data-led decision-making
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI and Excel for building dashboards and reporting tools that support S&OP visibility and performance tracking
- Experience in SKU rationalization and cost-to-serve analysis, supporting product portfolio optimization
- Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives and process improvements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence across Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and Operations
- Analytical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage complexity and regulatory considerations in a dynamic environment
Who you are
- A strategic and results-oriented leader with deep expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and a passion for driving cross-functional alignment
- Accountable and dependable - you take ownership of outcomes and follow through on commitments to deliver high-impact results
- Agile and adaptable, able to navigate change, manage competing priorities, and respond quickly to business needs in a dynamic FMCG environment
- Highly disciplined in approach, bringing structure, consistency, and data-driven decision-making to complex planning and operational challenges
- A collaborative team player who fosters trust and teamwork across functions, engaging others to solve problems and drive continuous improvement
- Transparent and open in communication, creating clarity and building strong relationships across all levels of the organization
- Passionate about customer service, operational excellence, and using planning as a lever for business growth and long-term value creation.