Purchasing Manager

About Ethos Care: Following the recent merger of Sonas Nursing Homes and Ethos Care Ireland, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth and development. As part of the continued development of our group structure, we are seeking to appoint a Purchasing Manager to support and strengthen purchasing and supply chain operations across the organisation.

The Role: The Purchasing Manager will oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain activities across our nursing homes and associated services. This role will play a key part in ensuring the organisation achieves best value for money while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance, operational teams, and suppliers to support purchasing planning, contract management, and supplier performance across the group.

The role can be based in either the Ethos Care offices in Cork or the Athlone office in Co. Westmeath.

• Manage purchasing processes for goods and services across all group locations.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier databases, and inventory lists.
• Analyze purchasing trends and market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Persons in Charge (PICs), Quality Managers, and maintenance teams to support site purchasing needs.
• Oversee contractor agreements related to building maintenance, safety systems, and utilities.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and relevant regulatory standards.
• Monitor stock levels and provide regular reports on purchasing activity and supplier performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field (preferred).
• Professional training or certification in purchasing or supply chain management is desirable.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement roles.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience working with purchasing or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and financial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners. xcfaprz

If this role aligns with your next career move and you meet the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply today.