152 Purchasing Consultant jobs in Ireland

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*What you'll be doing. *
Verizon's Supply Chain Services is transforming and expanding the Global Strategic Sourcing Group and seeks dynamic sourcing professionals with strong experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, data gathering and analysis, and managing client and supplier relationships.

As the Strategic Sourcing Manager you will build collaborative relationships with our internal business partners as well as strategic relationships with our suppliers. You will actively manage multiple, highly visible, time-sensitive activities. You will effectively interface with all levels of management and ensure the sourcing process is consistent within Verizon's policies and goals.

You will partner with the Network Real Estate Planning organization, as well as Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management and Legal teams. You will serve as a trusted advisor to developing category strategy, objectives, and plans.

• Negotiating and completing key strategic deals including national master lease agreements, with our small and medium tower company partners for macros, site modifications, and small cells projects, driving all aspects of complex strategic sourcing processes.
• Strategize and evaluate multiple variables to determine the best course of action during high-level negotiations, and ensure that the negotiation takes into consideration future rent impacts.
• Assess and recommend ways to optimize the rent/lease portfolio, to meet Verizon infrastructure build goals.
• Partner with your business partner to create business case justification needed to gain approval and execution of master lease agreements from management.
• Manage expiration dates on existing master lease agreements, build a business case around potential MLA extensions/renegotiations, secure leadership approval of approach, and ensure that you are securing the best possible outcome for Verizon.
• Negotiate contracts that uphold the integrity of future network needs while focusing on driving rent and lease expenses down.
• Manage budget and planning, and draft necessary language to translate business needs into specific requirements for contract-related documents, e.g. statements of work (SOW), letters of authorization (LOAs), requests for proposals (RFPs), etc.
• Partner on negotiations, pricing terms and conditions, conduct research and provide benchmark data including conducting and facilitating RFP's (RFQs or RFIs).

*What we're looking for.
You'll Need To Have *

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing (indirect) with consulting services categories or related experience.
• Experience in Real Estate Development/Negotiations, Municipal Approval Processes, and Construction.
• Strong knowledge of capital and expense budgeting and implementation processes.

Even Better If You Have

• Project management experience in a complex multi-project and multi-geography environment.
• Strong analytical, data analysis, and supplier assessment skills.
• Experience developing resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• Capability to be self-motivated/a self-starter and work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in influencing others.
• Any of the following certifications/degrees would be advantageous: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, certifications from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Juris Doctorate.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Dublin, hybrid working.

Full-time, permanent.

An opportunity has opened for a seasoned procurement professional to shape and deliver long-term sourcing strategies within a highly regulated, dynamic environment. This role will play a key part in streamlining supplier engagement, enhancing cost efficiency, and contributing to enterprise-wide value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans aligned with organisational goals.
• Analyse supplier markets and conduct benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and renewals with a focus on risk, compliance, and value for money.
• Use data insights to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains.
• Support category strategies across areas such as Operations, IT, HR, and Facilities.
• Drive supplier consolidation and lead renegotiations to optimise spend.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive assessment and planning.
• Ensure all sourcing practices adhere to internal policies and external regulatory standards.

About You

• Background in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex categories (e.g., IT, Facilities, Infrastructure).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with procurement frameworks in highly regulated sectors (e.g. finance, pharma, utilities) is an advantage.
• Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, IIPMM) are desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Flexible working model (remote-first)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and further education
• Strong wellbeing and family-support policies, including enhanced leave options

Ready to take the next step in your procurement career?

Apply now to be considered for this strategic role in a fast-evolving, impact-driven organisation.

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
Medtronic
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress and deliver meaningful innovations.

Our Purpose
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist manages work in support of the Indirect Supply Management (ISM) organisation. We are seeking a candidate to join a team of global Category Managers for Facilities that thrives on building new opportunities, learns quickly, and makes a difference managing :$120M annual spend in utilities, sustainability, print, and environmental, health, & safety (EHS) subcategories.

Come for a job, stay for a career
A Day in The Life Of:

• Lead strategic sourcing projects related to facility services, building utilities (electricity, water, natural gas), sustainability initiatives, print, and EHS.
• Work closely with Enterprise Risk & Facilities organisation, Facility Managers, and other key stakeholders across Medtronic's 150+ locations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that will optimise Medtronic's position in terms of quality, response time, technology, risk, and total cost.
• Negotiate, establish, and monitor supplier agreements.
• Foster collaboration amongst peers, establish close relationships with stakeholders in a highly matrixed organisation, and influence decisions.
• Develop robust data gathering and quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency.
• Act as primary point of contact for supplier-related issues, escalations, and mitigation efforts.
• Provide project management and sourcing expertise.

Key Skills & Experience

• Requires a minimum Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Prior experience leading multiple RFx events and contract negotiations.
• Procurement, strategic sourcing, and/or category management experience.
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Medtronic Offer a Competitive Salary And Flexible Benefits Package
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Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
Medtronic
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

Our Purpose
This Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be located at Medtronic's Mervue Galway manufacturing site and will be one of the sourcing liaisons with Site Operations, Planning, Quality and Finance organisations in the resolution of supply related issues.

Come for a job, stay for a career
Medtronic are seeking candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and acting.

In this role, you will participate and/or lead sourcing strategic activities, especially those involving product life cycle and supplier management including but not limited to product/part phase in-phase, last time buy/strategic and excess & obsolete processes, local sourcing related initiatives, supplier delivery performance and inventory management. You will also support commodity management in pricing, terms & conditions, and quality agreements with key strategic suppliers.

A Day in The Life Of:

• Maintain and promote strong relationships with suppliers, Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, Quality, Commodity Management, and any other internal customers.
• Liaison with the Commodity Management and Sourcing Engineering Teams in the development of commodity strategies, inputs and discussions about supplier score card and performance reviews (Quarterly Business Reviews).
• Use problem solving techniques/methodologies to identify supplier delivery root cause and achieve resolution of production continuity events (support sCAPA when necessary).
• Knowledge of the quality system and responsible for following all applicable procedures.
• Site support for regulatory body audits.
• Daily stand up at site production and tier meetings. Attend other staff meetings as needed.
• Main escalation point from centralised purchasing center model to resolve all delivery related issues with suppliers.
• Performs special projects as assigned including but not limited to: Lifecycle Management, supports material cost reduction initiatives (Price Point Variance).
• Cash Flow Initiatives: Support the last time buy/strategic and excess & obsolete process and follow-up scrap disposition at sites and monitor.
• Creation and presentation of monthly and quarterly procurement key performance indicator reviews.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum Level 8 bachelor's degree required in a relevant Business Administration, Materials Management or Supply Chain discipline with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in sourcing/purchasing or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in leading and influencing negotiations, project management, troubleshooting and problem-solving analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
• Solid computer skills: i.e., SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Advanced Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, macros, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of procurement/planning principles, regulations, theories, and processes.
• Expert understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems.
• Working knowledge of Demand Flow, JIT, K-Loop, Lean Manufacturing.
• Must have knowledge of industry terminology, processes, workflow, and materials.
• Exposure to supply chain, planning, purchasing, materials, and inventory control environment.

Medtronic Offer a Competitive Salary And Flexible Benefits Package
#IJ
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
Medtronic
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress and deliver meaningful innovations.

Our Purpose
This Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be located at Medtronic's Mervue Galway manufacturing site and will be one of the sourcing liaisons with site operations, planning, quality and finance organisations in the resolution of supply related issues.

Come for a job, stay for a career
Medtronic is seeking candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and acting.

In this role, you will participate in operations sourcing strategic activities, especially those involving product life cycle and supplier management including but not limited to product/part phase in-phase, last time buy/strategic and excess & obsolete processes, local sourcing related initiatives, supplier delivery performance and inventory management. You will also support commodity management in pricing, terms & conditions, and quality agreements with key strategic suppliers.

A Day in The Life Of:

• Maintain and promote strong relationships with suppliers, Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, Quality, Commodity Management, and any other internal customers.
• Provides project management and sourcing expertise to cross-functional, cross-divisional commodity teams.
• Facilitates these teams in the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimise Medtronic's position in terms of quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost.
• Use problem solving techniques/methodologies to identify supplier delivery root cause and achieve resolution of production continuity events.
• Mitigates risk, leverages technology and purchase power, improves processes and systems, and reduces overall cost of ownership and acquisition.
• Daily stand up at site production and tier meetings. Attend other staff meetings as required.
• Performs special projects as assigned including but not limited to: Lifecycle Management, supports material cost reduction initiatives (Price Point Variance).
• Cash Flow Initiatives: Support the Last time buy/Strategic and excess & obsolete process and follow-up scrap disposition at sites and monitor.

Key Skills & Experience

• Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Requires a minimum Level 8 degree in Business Administration, Materials Management or a Supply Chain related field is preferred and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in leading and influencing negotiations, project management, troubleshooting and problem-solving analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
• Solid computer skills: i.e., SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Advanced Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, macros, etc.).
• Knowledge of procurement/planning principles, regulations, theories, and processes.
• Understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems.
• Understanding of industry terminology, processes, workflow, and materials.
• Exposure to supply chain, planning, purchasing, materials, and inventory control environment.

Medtronic Offer a Competitive Salary And Flexible Benefits Package
#IJ
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here

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Supply Chain & Planning Student

To assist in daily, Weekly and monthly activities supporting continued product supply to Market. Shipping documentation generation using SAP, Documentation generation, and supporting with KPI generation will be critical elements of this role. This role will give the candidate a broad overview of manufacturing and distribution operations and the critical interdepartmental responsibilities and communication to deliver business performance (Supply-Chain, Operations, Quality and Customers) in Bray.

• Updating master data in SAP.
• Gathering Master Data information as required by Strategic Business Projects or to support ongoing investigations.
• Manage monthly inventory KPI generation and data gathering.
• Creation of shipping document 'packs' required for each shipment.
• Update documentation or generate new documents as required.
• Support requests for sample shipments for Initial Commercial Supply or New product launches.
• Preparation of KPI reports for Supply Chain and Planning to include:
• WIP monitoring
• Inventory Reporting DOH Analysis.
• Alert monitoring

In this position you will report to the Manager, Supply Chain & Planning.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced excel / Microsoft office Skills
• SAP experience would be an advantage but not a requirement.
• Currently studying towards a 3rd level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or other relevant disciplines.

• Flexible working arrangements
• 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing and engagement teams
• Development opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring
• Humanitarian volunteering leave options
• Subsidized canteen
• Electric charging points available at parking locations

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.

Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation. Over the past years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.

Bray, Ireland

Employee

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Full time

Location: This role is based at our Dublin office in Ireland, allowing you to work remotely for 2-3 days per week.

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical person to lead all aspects of and optimise our supply chain operations, materials management, procurement processes, Quality, EHS and compliance and digital tool integration. This role is central to ensuring data accuracy, operational efficiency, and cross-functional teamwork across the business

Get a feel for what Life at Siemens really feels like

• Drive end-to-end supply chain strategy, from procurement and supplier management to logistics and inventory optimization
• Lead digital transformation through systems integration, ERP optimization, and data-driven process improvements
• Ensure regulatory compliance, environmental safety, and quality control across operations
• Build and maintain strategic collaborations, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

• Supply chain management expertise
• Strong systems integration experience
• Commercial competence
• Leadership capabilities
• Digital transformation attitude

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or systems integration roles.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and digital tools used in operations.
• Proven experience in managing pricing databases and ensuring data accuracy.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder leadership skills.

• Experience with SAP, Salesforce, or similar ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Sophisticated Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to prioritise and drive initiatives independently.

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a balanced work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements, enabling you to tailor your schedule to your needs.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive work environment where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that a diverse set of minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

Description
Supply Chain and Warehouse Operations Partner (Pharma Manufacturing GMP)

About Astellas
At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients' lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

The Opportunity
Professional Supply Chain and Logistics Partner, with knowledge and experience in the end to end supply chain operations in areas such as buying, planning, scheduling, logistics analysis, warehouse operations and strategic planning. The Supply Chain & Logistics Partner should have expertise in SAP or equivalent ERP system. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategizing, co-ordinating and optimizing our supply chain processes, ensuring the timely procurement of materials, maintaining efficient production schedules and ensuring efficient warehouse and logistical operations are in place within a GMP pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals; contribute to strategic planning and annual budgeting for the Tralee Plant.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Select, evaluate, and manage vendors; negotiate contracts; ensure SLA compliance; foster innovation through strong supplier partnerships; manage risk and develop contingency sourcing strategies.
• Logistics & Inventory Oversight: Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing, and transport; ensure trade compliance; manage 3PL relationships; lead production scheduling and inventory planning aligned with operational needs.
• Process Optimization & Project Leadership: Lead large-scale, complex supply chain improvement initiatives; drive efficiency and cost reduction across supply chain functions; ensure alignment with departmental direction and goals.
• Technology, Data, & Reporting: Utilize ERP/SAP systems for visibility and decision-making; analyze supply chain data; track KPIs and generate performance reports; identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Maintain SOPs and KPI systems; ensure audit readiness; uphold compliance with industry regulations and internal policies; guide cross-functional collaboration across departments.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in supply chain and logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain software (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent.

Additional Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Position is based in Tralee – Ireland.
• This position requires you to be 100% on site/in the office.
• Willingness to undertake international travel.

What We Offer

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
• Opportunity and support for continuous development.
• Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology

Centre of Excellence Manager

Hybrid working model

Tirlán

Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment.

Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Overview

Reporting to the Head of IT, this role will lead the CoE for applications across core business domains including Operations, Supply Chain and Quality & Compliance, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology CoE Manager will have overall responsibility for driving innovation, standardisation, and governance across application landscapes, enabling Tirlan to deliver high-performing, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the roadmap for mid-office applications, aligned with Tirlan's business strategy
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation and process optimisation

Application Ownership & Governance

• Oversee lifecycle management of key applications supporting Operations, Supply Chain and Quality & Compliance
• Ensure robust governance, documentation, and change control processes are in place
• Manage relationships with external strategic partners and vendors

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead a cross-functional team of analysts
• Act as the primary liaison for applications between IT and the relevant business functions, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Promote best practices, standardisation, and reuse across application platforms
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate

Operational Excellence

• Ensure robust support, maintenance, and enhancement processes are in place
• Monitor and report on platform performance, usage, and KPIs

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure platforms comply with internal policies, GDPR, and other relevant regulations
• Manage risk through proactive monitoring, vendor management, and incident response planning

Project Delivery

• Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery of initiatives within scope, time, and budget
• Provide oversight and guidance on solution design and integration

Benefits Realisation

• Work with business stakeholders to ensure that the benefits of technology investments are fully realised and aligned with business goals.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Systems, or related field
• Relevant certifications in SAP, HRIS, or digital platforms desirable
• 5 years + experience in a similar role, managing enterprise applications in a manufacturing or agri-food environment
• Strong understanding of mid-office functions and their technology requirements
• Experience with SAP S4Hana, MES, LIMS, and other relevant platforms
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships
• Strategic thinker with hands-on technical capability
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in the agri-food or cooperative sector advantageous
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO, GMP, HACCP), digital transformation programmes, and knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks desirable
• Strong team player with a growth mindset

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

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