Procurement Manager

Overview

At Golden Bake, we are a proudly Irish-owned food manufacturer based in Coolock, Dublin 17, producing ready-to-bake products for customers across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Since 1987, our team has grown to over 130 people in a 100,000 sq ft facility with a capability to produce up to 50,000 products per hour.

We operate with values of teamwork and accountability : no egos, no passengers — just one committed and united team.

We are hiring our first full-time

Procurement Manager

to join our reorganised Supply Chain function.

This is a strategic role with scope to shape how procurement operates across the business, from supplier selection to cost optimisation and category strategy.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a commercially astute and proactive procurement professional with 3–5 years' experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or food retail supply chains.

You should be comfortable managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and implementing procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, and service.

The Role

Report into the Supply Chain Director and work closely with the Head of Product Development

Lead procurement within the newly reorganised Supply Chain function (Planning, Logistics, Procurement)

Manage ingredient, packaging, and utility tenders and price negotiations

Source new suppliers in line with production line expansion and NPD / commercial team needs

Implement supplier KPIs, category strategies, and procurement systems

Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with food sector standards

Optimise costs without compromising quality or supplier relationships

Analyse spend data and support data-led decision-making

Travel primarily within Ireland and the UK

Requirements

Significant experience in procurement, ideally within FMCG / food manufacturing / food retail supply chain

Proven success managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercial terms

Comfortable negotiating with suppliers across Ireland and the UK

Exposure to category management

Experience in cost optimisation and supplier audits

Experience in commodity purchasing a benefit

Commercially astute with strong analytical skills

Excellent communicator across internal and external stakeholders

Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced SME environment

Third level qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business preferred

Other relevant : CIPS, APICS, or equivalent certifications are a bonus

Location : Coolock, Dublin 17

Working Hours :

40 hours, Monday to Friday

Salary :

Depending on experience

Contract Type : Full-time, permanent

Bonus opportunity linked to KPI's

Pension contributions

Bike to work scheme

Company events

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function :

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries :

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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