Buyer Ii

OverviewBased in the Waterford site and reporting to planning leadership in the USA, the Senior Buyer is a skilled, service-focused professional responsible for direct material procurement and inventory management across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites.Operating within a shared services model, the role ensures timely, cost-effective material availability and supports plant-specific procurement needs with responsiveness and precision.Responsibilities·Multi-Site MRP Procurement and Demand Management:Oversee MRP-based procurement for multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate and timely orders aligned with production schedules.Monitor demand signals to avoid shortages and adjust procurement activity as needed.·Data Analytics in Procurement:Use historical trends and current forecasts to make informed, proactive adjustments to supply plans.Apply data insights to improve material availability and procurement strategies.·Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Expertise:Ensure accuracy and efficiency across the full P2P cycle, from requisition through payment.Troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize disruptions.·Manufacturing Procurement Specialization:Bring experience in sourcing and managing materials for production environments, with a focus on meeting quality, cost, and lead-time targets.·Demand and Supply Planning Knowledge:Use ERP systems to analyze component and sub-assembly needs, identifying gaps in availability, cost, lead time, and safety stock levels.·Inventory Management:Maintain optimal raw material inventory, supporting production while minimizing excess, slow-moving, and obsolete materials.·Inventory Program Implementation:Support programs like Consignment, JIT, and VMI by collaborating across sites to ensure consistency and efficiency in material flow.·Procurement Lifecycle Management:Manage procurement from sourcing to PO placement, ensuring alignment with internal planning and vendor capabilities.·Continuous Improvement:Contribute to ongoing process improvements in procurement, planning, and shared services operations, supporting scalability and service excellence.QualificationsEducation: B.S. degree or equivalent; supply chain or operations degree preferred.Experience: 2+ years in business, ideally supporting multi-site or shared service environments.Service-Oriented: Committed to meeting the unique needs of manufacturing plants with urgency and care.Analytical: Strong data and analytics skills to support planning and procurement decisions.P2P Expertise: Deep understanding of procure-to-pay processes and procurement efficiency.Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience sourcing materials for production with cost and quality focus.Global Collaboration: Comfortable working across cultures, especially between U.S. and Ireland.Adaptable: Embraces change, new technologies, and evolving customer expectations.Problem Solver: Strong critical thinking and multitasking abilities across multiple sites.Communicator: Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.Team Player: Skilled in prioritizing and collaborating under pressure in a centralized model.What Repligen OffersRepligen offers you a competitive remuneration package, including a yearly bonus, private medical insurance and flexible working hours.But most importantly Repligen offers you a stimulating, fast-paced environment with steep learning curves and the opportunity to contribute to the healthcare of patients worldwide.All of this with an international team in Waterford, Ireland.#J-*****-Ljbffr