Salary Guide

2026 Supply Chain Salary Guide Ireland

Supply chain hiring remains very active in 2026 as organisations focus on resilience, cost control, forecasting accuracy, procurement strategy and operational continuity.

HERO’s 2026 Supply Chain Salary Guide provides permanent base salary benchmarks by role and experience level, helping supply chain professionals understand their market value and employers build competitive salary packages.

Permanent supply chain salaries for Ireland, benchmarked across planning, procurement, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, analytics and leadership roles.

What is included in the 2026 Supply Chain Salary Guide?

Below is a sample of the permanent base salary benchmarks included in the guide.

Supply chain role	0–3 years	3–5 years	5+ years
Supply Chain Director	€95k–€120k	€120k–€135k	€135k–€145k+
Procurement Director	€90k–€110k	€110k–€135k	€135k–€145k
Purchasing Director	€90k–€100k	€100k–€120k	€120k–€140k
Planning Director	€90k–€100k	€100k–€120k	€120k–€140k
Supply Chain Manager	€60k–€70k	€70k–€85k	€85k–€100k
Supply Chain Project Manager	€60k–€70k	€70k–€85k	€85k–€120k
Procurement Manager	€60k–€75k	€75k–€85k	€85k–€120k
Planning Manager	€65k–€75k	€75k–€85k	€85k–€100k
Logistics Manager	€45k–€55k	€55k–€65k	€65k–€75k
Demand Planner	€35k–€40k	€40k–€50k	€50k–€55k

The full guide also includes salary benchmarks for purchasing, warehousing, buying, planning, scheduling, analytics, coordination and administration roles.

What is changing in Ireland’s supply chain hiring market?

Supply chain hiring in 2026 is being shaped by resilience, cost control and the need to respond quickly to disruption.

Employers are increasingly looking for professionals who can operate both strategically and operationally.

The strongest candidates are often those who can combine:

Planning and forecasting expertise
Procurement and sourcing knowledge
Logistics and warehousing experience
ERP and WMS systems capability
Data analytics and reporting
Scenario planning
ESG and ethical sourcing awareness
Digital transformation experience

For employers, competitive salaries need to be supported by clear role scope, decision-making authority and visible progression opportunities.

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Common questions

FAQs

There is no single average supply chain salary that accurately represents Ireland’s 2026 market. Supply chain salaries vary by seniority, function, systems experience, operational responsibility and leadership scope, so HERO benchmarks individual supply chain roles across defined experience bands.

A Supply Chain Director in Ireland can earn between €95,000 and €120,000 with up to three years at the relevant level, €120,000 to €135,000 with three to five years, and €135,000 to €145,000 or more with over five years of experience.

A Supply Chain Manager in Ireland can earn between €60,000 and €70,000 with up to three years of relevant experience, €70,000 to €85,000 with three to five years, and €85,000 to €100,000 with more than five years of experience.

A Procurement Manager in Ireland can earn between €60,000 and €75,000 with up to three years of relevant experience, €75,000 to €85,000 with three to five years, and €85,000 to €120,000 with more than five years of experience.

A Demand Planner in Ireland can earn between €35,000 and €40,000 with up to three years of experience, €40,000 to €50,000 with three to five years, and €50,000 to €55,000 with more than five years of experience.

Some of the highest-paying supply chain roles in HERO’s 2026 guide are Supply Chain Director, Procurement Director, Purchasing Director and Planning Director. Senior Supply Chain Directors can earn €145,000 or more, while senior Procurement Directors can earn up to €145,000.

In-demand supply chain jobs in Ireland in 2026 include Demand Planners, Strategic Procurement Specialists, Supply Chain Analysts, Procurement Managers, Warehouse and Logistics Managers, Transport and Distribution Leads and Supply Chain Transformation Consultants.

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