Senior Buyer for major manufacturing company in Co Galway. Excellent opportunity to joining a growing progressive company. Contract.
Responsibilities:
Generates, adjusts and expedites purchase orders based on MRP demands and/or Min/Max requirements.
Generates Supplier Forecasts and coordinates general purchasing activities for Direct and Indirect materials within their portfolio.
Coordinates purchasing activities with Manufacturing, Planning and Engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
Establishes appropriate inventory strategies for their portfolio.
Provides feedback on BOM parts/commodities numbers in the ERP. Supports Supplier Relationship Management strategies.
Manages Inventory levels of their portfolio in line with business goals
Suggests cost saving proposals.
Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.
Minimises Excess and Obsolescence Inventory
Support the resolution of purchased price variances, AP discrepancies, and Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions within stated time frames.
Reviews and reports supplier delivery performance
Participates in business reviews with suppliers.
Monitors on time delivery and initiatives corrective action
Manages the interaction with suppliers associated with Engineering Change Orders
Complies with US FDA regulations, regulatory requirements, company quality system, policies, procedures.
Assist in local sourcing initiatives in collaboration with Corporate Procuremen
Requirements:
Degree in relevant discipline with minimum of 6 years of purchasing experience using
ERP systems; Oracle desired but not mandatory
High level of understanding in Planning, MRP and MPS is it relates to Purchasing
Medical Device experience preferred.
Understand configuration management as it relates to item master and bill of materials.
Ability to influence others professionally and execute ideas for improvements.
Ability to be self-motivated, with excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of Senior Buyer in Galway, please contact Noeleen Stewart.
noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706712
