Operational Procurement Manager

OverviewJoin to apply for theOperational Procurement Managerrole atSiemens Healthineers.Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world?At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare.For everyone.Everywhere.Sustainably.We offer a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to grow personally and professionally.Then come and join our global team asOperational Procurement Managerat our facility in Swords, Dublin.Location: Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland.Our external careers site:ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the sites operational purchasing programs and processes, determining what to replenish, when to replenish, and how much to replenish.Be directly accountable for material shortages, material values and volumes.Develop and implement best practice use of systems functionality (SAP, PP/MRP, etc.) to support timely replenishment of raw materials and indirect products and services to support manufacturing.Ensure purchasing controls are maintained in line with Siemens Healthineers Procurement policies and procedures and within Medical Device and Regulatory Standards ISO *****.Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and ensure corrective actions are taken in line with Siemens Healthineers global procedures.Work closely with Logistics to optimize inbound freight charges and associated storage and movement costs (3PL).Collaborate with Strategic Procurement to design and drive raw material reduction initiatives that influence inventory and working capital.Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to deliver cut-overs of engineering changes reducing scrap wastage.Work with Joint SCM/Quality Lead to ensure supplier compliance programmes are effective and positively alter supplier performance/behaviour.Work with Joint SCM/Finance Lead to provide operational oversight of procurement processes ensuring financial compliance re GRIR, PO GL cost centre allocation, etc.Support the execution of Strategic Procurement initiatives in supplier selection, dual sourcing, risk management and part transfers.Play a key role in NPI/NPD.QualificationsDirect deep experience of managing an inventory planning/buying function in a time-pressurized, high-volume SKU environment.Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).Minimum of 5 years professional experience within an inventory management/buying function in a manufacturing environment.Your attributes and skillsAn experienced leader capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.Demonstrable team-building skills, including team design, tasking, KPI construction, coaching/mentoring, and succession planning.Experience in system utilization to enable key operational decisions to be made transparently and effectively.Strong management skills and the ability to initiate and lead supplier improvement/optimisation projects on a cross-functional basis.Ability to develop and grow a team of procurement professionals to meet current and future needs of a progressive manufacturing business.Broad knowledge of procurement methods, tools, processes and reports.Strong financial and cost analysis skills.Our global teamWe are a team of more than 70,000 employees across more than 70 countries, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare to help improve people's lives around the world.Our portfolio spans in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics, image-guided therapy, and innovative cancer care.Our cultureWe are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists.We embrace a culture of inclusivity, where the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed.We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.We care about your data privacy and comply with GDPR and other data protection laws.We ask you to create a profile in our talent community to upload your CV; this helps us notify you about relevant opportunities.Click here to get started:#J-*****-Ljbffr