About the job
This role focuses on the procurement and planning of raw materials used in both commercial and clinical manufacturing. The position is based in Cork and aims to ensure the availability of materials in the right quantity, at the right time, and at the optimal cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance systems and processes for the end-to-end purchasing operation.
- Collaborate with procurement teams and manage supplier performance and relationships.
- Build strong partnerships with key suppliers to optimise forecasting, purchase orders (POs), and invoicing processes, ultimately enhancing customer service both internally and externally.
- Oversee Purchase Order (PO) management, including PO creation, submission to suppliers, updates, inquiries, and assessments for closure.
- Conduct materials planning and forecasting using ERP MRP, Min Max systems, and other electronic tools to determine order requirements based on consumption and scheduling.
- Manage procurement operations and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials.
- Maintain and update item data in SAP systems.
- Generate and deliver supplier performance scorecards and meet regularly with supplier account managers to communicate production demands and forecasts.
- Monitor supplier performance and report findings to management.
- Handle administrative duties, including processing goods returns to vendors (RTVs) and resolving any PO/invoice issues.
Qualifications & Experience
- BSc in a relevant discipline
- Experience in the procurement and planning of raw materials within a regulated environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
