Potatoes are our passion… Since Angus Wilson started the business from the family farm in the 1980’s we have grown from strength to strength. We are an award winning potato processing and packing company employing over 120 staff who work from our 6 acre site in County Armagh. We are one of the premier potato packers and processors in Ireland and our continued growth is driven by a passionate team committed to excellence and delivering outstanding products to our customers.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Procurement Manager to lead the procurement of potatoes across our business. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring a profitable, sustainable, and reliable supply of potatoes while supporting operational requirements and business growth. As Procurement Manager, you will lead supplier negotiations, manage purchasing processes, oversee the intake and stores team and collaborate closely with internal teams to support business objectives.
As Procurement Manager, you will:
- Source and procure potatoes in line with operational demand and budget targets.
- Manage supplier relationships, including sourcing, negotiation, and performance evaluation.
- Lead forecasting, seasonal planning, and procurement strategies.
- Monitor market trends, costs, and supply conditions, providing accurate reporting and insight.
- Manage potato settlements, cold storage agreements, and storage utilisation.
- Drive departmental performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead and develop the procurement and backgrading team while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or in a senior procurement role within the food industry, preferably fresh produce.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management and contract negotiation.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills, with experience managing procurement budgets, analysing market trends and making strategic purchasing decisions.
- Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to develop teams and drive performance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships internally and externally.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and make informed decisions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agricultural/food production environment.
- Experience working with growers, agricultural suppliers or primary producers would be advantageous.
- Competitive salary package including bonus
- Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days per year
- Medical Insurance
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Access to employee wellbeing programmes.
At Wilson’s Country, you'll be joining a leading agri-food business where people, quality, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain while developing your career within a dynamic and growing organisation.
If you have the experience and commercial drive to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
*We cannot shortlist applicants who require a sponsorship visa*
Wilson's Country is an equal opportunities employer.
