Senior Manager , Global Procurement

Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Interim (Day Rate or FTC)

Location: Ireland (Global Corporate Office)
Sector: FMCG
Contract Type: Interim (Day Rate or Fixed-Term Contract)

We are seeking experienced Senior Procurement Professionals to join the expanding global procurement team at our client's newly established global corporate office in Ireland. Our client, a leading global FMCG organisation, operates across more than thirty manufacturing sites worldwide and is undergoing significant expansion through M&A and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strong relationships with category leads and senior leadership, advising on the best e-auction category strategies.

• Manage e-auction tools such as Ariba, Coupa, and Workday - Scout RFP, including vendor onboarding, ongoing management, and catalog oversight.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including requirement gathering, supplier analysis, RFP creation, e-auction execution, and post-event analysis.

• Provide technical support to suppliers before, during, and after RFP and e-auction events.

• Understand and assess contract terms, including business and legal provisions.

• Regularly report pipeline savings to category leads and senior leadership.

• Ensure business objectives are met through effective vendor and procurement team management.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred).

• 8-10 years' strategic procurement experience within a manufacturing environment at a global or regional level.

• Proven expertise in direct or indirect procurement across a range of commodities.

• Strong experience in e-auctions, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.

• Proficiency with procurement tools such as Ariba, Coupa, or Workday - Scout RFP.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence at senior levels.

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The Next Step for you:

Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 00 353 1 6498546

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