Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Location: Timoney Dynamic Solutions Limited, IDA Technology Park, Johnstown, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 PX45 Reporting To: Finance Director Functional Alignment: Operations, Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance and Aftermarket Support Introducing Timoney Timoney is a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist driveline systems for off-road vehicles. We are experts in Vehicle Dynamics, Independent Suspension, and Axle Systems. Timoney provides complete vehicle design and manufacture solutions across construction, firefighting, vocational, defence, mining, and special-purpose vehicle markets. Based in Navan Ireland, Timoney has been in business for over 50 years with exports to over forty countries worldwide. Our recent acquisition by Kessler + Co, brings enhanced manufacturing capabilities to complement our extensive experience and vehicle knowledge. Due to continued expansion, Timoney has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain who will help shape the future of production. Job Purpose Timoney is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to lead the company’s purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, spares and MRO procurement activities. The role will be responsible for developing a resilient, cost-effective and quality-focused supply chain to support Timoney’s engineering, production, aftermarket, operational and maintenance requirements. This includes the procurement of engineered components, fabricated and machined parts, bought-out OEM items, critical spare parts, MRO supplies, tooling, consumables, services and long-lead production materials. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving supplier performance, reducing supply-chain risk, optimising working capital, strengthening stock control and ensuring the availability of both production materials and critical spares required to support Timoney’s operations and customer commitments. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a company-wide procurement and supply-chain strategy aligned with Timoney’s operational, engineering, financial, production and aftermarket requirements. Lead the sourcing and procurement of production components, engineered parts, fabricated and machined items, bought-out OEM components, critical spares, MRO supplies, tooling, consumables and services. Establish a structured procurement approach for spares and MRO , ensuring critical items are identified, stocked appropriately and available when required. Develop and manage stocking policies for spare parts, MRO items and production materials, including minimum/maximum stock levels, safety stock, reorder points and long-lead item planning. Optimise working capital tied up in inventory while protecting the business from stockouts, production delays, maintenance disruption and customer service issues. Build, manage and develop a resilient supplier base capable of supporting low-volume, high-value engineering, manufacturing, spares and MRO requirements. Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, service levels, lead-time commitments, warranty terms and delivery performance expectations. Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Production to ensure suppliers can meet technical specifications, drawings, traceability requirements, quality standards and customer flow-down requirements. Implement and improve ERP/MRP processes to provide accurate purchasing data, inventory visibility, stock control and procurement reporting. Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions relating to delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness and commercial risk. Support make/buy analysis, supplier development, cost reduction initiatives and value engineering activities. Manage procurement and supply-chain risk, including single-source suppliers, long-lead components, obsolete spares, inflation exposure, logistics disruption and supplier capacity constraints. Lead, mentor and develop the purchasing, supply-chain, stores and inventory control team. Define and report procurement, inventory and supplier KPIs, including supplier OTIF, inventory turns, stock accuracy, purchase price variance, cost savings, spares availability, MRO stockouts, obsolescence and supplier non-conformance. Ensure procurement processes are controlled, auditable and aligned with Timoney’s finance, quality, operational and compliance requirements. Required Qualifications and Experience Degree-qualified in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations Management or a related discipline. Professional procurement or supply-chain qualification such as MCIPS, ASCM/APICS or equivalent is desirable. 8+ years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, materials management or inventory control, preferably within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, defence, off-highway, heavy vehicle, aerospace or similar technical industries. Proven experience managing procurement for engineered components, production materials, spare parts, MRO items, tooling, consumables or technical services. Experience leading buyers, planners, stores personnel, inventory controllers or supply-chain teams. Strong experience negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts and improving supplier performance. Demonstrable understanding of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, purchasing controls and data-driven procurement planning. Experience with fabricated parts, machined components, OEM components, long-lead items, critical spares or maintenance-related procurement would be highly advantageous. Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills. Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications and engineering requirements is desirable. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Production and senior management. High level of discipline, urgency and ownership in resolving supplier, stock, delivery and operational supply issues. Key Competencies Strategic sourcing and supplier development Spares and MRO procurement management Commercial negotiation and contract management Inventory and working capital control Manufacturing supply-chain planning ERP/MRP process discipline Supplier quality and delivery performance management Leadership and team development Risk management and problem-solving Cost reduction and continuous improvement Cross-functional communication Recruitment Agency assistance is not required.