About Us..
West Cork Distillers was founded in 2003 by John O'Connell, Denis McCarthy and Ger McCarthy and has since grown to a team of over 150 people based in our distillery in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. We are built on an entrepreneurial energy and a passion for the science and art of spirit and whiskey production.
We have been recognised for our innovative approach, and credited with maturing, distilling and bottling some of the finest craft Irish Whiskey on the global market today.
We are looking for..
We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join our growing Operations Department. This role is based on site in our distillery in Skibbereen and will report directly to the Head of Business Operations.
What you'll do..
Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the cost effective continuous supply of high quality raw materials and packaging materials
Lead the Dry Goods team and provide training and support as needed
Manage supplier relationships including contract negotiation, supplier performance evaluation and issue resolution
Source and evaluate new suppliers and products to ensure costs are controlled
Sourcing of new packaging, glass and other dry goods items ensuring that all packaging solutions are of good quality, cost effective and sustainable as well as meeting functional, aesthetic and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with all teams across the business (Production, Finance, Marketing, Quality and New Product Development) to implement aligned procurement strategies
Produce weekly and monthly procurement analysis reports for the senior management team and board reports as required highlighting opportunities and threats
Ensure our suppliers meet our sustainability and ethical trading requirements
What you'll have..
Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or a related field is essential
Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within the manufacturing sector
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent knowledge of procurement software
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality control standards in a manufacturing environment
We Offer..
Very Competitive Salary
Pension
Private Health Insurance
Death in Service Benefit
Educational Support
Employee Assistance Programme
Free Lunch Fridays
Company Social Events
On-site Parking
On-site Kitchen Facilities
Bike to Work
Employee Events
Wellness Events