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Purchasing Manager

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    Rasbee Limited
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    Ref: #JOB-2467696
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    Costcutter , 83 Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91 TK70
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    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    37000.00 - 0.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 15 Sep 2026
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    Closing On: 13 Oct 2026

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The role
Costcutter, a grocery retail business in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, is seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager
to plan and manage its purchasing function and keep buying cost-effective across the business.

Responsibilities
● Determine what products, supplies, and equipment need to be sourced across the business's
product ranges.
● Set purchasing approaches, decide where to seek competitive quotes or tenders, and evaluate
supplier offers.
● Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers, and prepare purchase orders and contract
paperwork.
● Arrange quality checks on incoming goods and hold suppliers to agreed delivery times and
standards.
● Research and identify new products and suppliers, meet supplier representatives, and attend
trade fairs.
● Forecast demand, monitor stock levels, and manage stock turnover, seasonal demand, and freight
and delivery coordination.
● Keep up to date with procurement and food safety requirements and make sure sourcing follows
them.

Requirements
● A bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, or a related area.
● Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, ideally in a retail setting.
● Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, price and terms negotiation, purchase-order
processing, demand forecasting, and stock control.
● Understanding of retail pricing, product margins, inventory management, and stock turnover.
● Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, negotiation, and communication skills.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and in purchasing, inventory-management, ERP, or point-of-sale
systems.
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Career Level

  • Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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