SENIOR BUYER – 12-MONTH FTC
Location: Waterford | Pharmaceutical / Medical Technology Sector
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a leading organisation within the pharmaceutical and medical technology sector, based in Waterford.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement, this is a key role within the procurement function, responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of critical raw materials and components to support plant production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the procurement of key raw materials and components to support production requirements.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring continuity of supply while optimising working capital.
- Provide accurate forecasts and supply requirements to vendors.
- Lead RFQs and regular competitive benchmarking activities.
- Manage supplier performance, focusing on reliability, schedule adherence, lead times, cost reduction and inventory optimisation.
- Negotiate and implement supply agreements with key vendors.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving and cost-avoidance initiatives.
- Manage supplier evaluation programmes across areas of responsibility.
- Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and product rationalisation activities.
- Work closely with Planning and Operations to ensure MRP master data is accurate and maintained.
- Support the Financial Planning process and wider procurement objectives.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with cGMP and applicable quality requirements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship within the procurement team and provide support and cover for the Procurement Manager when required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
- Ideally 10+ years' procurement experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in direct materials procurement, ideally within a cGMP-regulated environment.
- Proven MRP experience; knowledge of ERP/Lx would be advantageous.
- Excellent negotiation, supplier management and commercial skills.
