Senior Buyer

1 week ago

Cork, Ireland PE Global Full time

Senior Recruitment Consultant at PE Global
PE Global is recruiting for a Senior Buyer on behalf of our biopharmaceutical client in Cork. This is an initial 12-month contract, hybrid role.

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.

Scope
This position is responsible for the procurement and planning of raw materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability at the right quality and cost.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Paul Wheatley on 083 094 0199 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to paul.wheatley@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***

Seniority Level
Associate

Employment Type
Contract

Job Function
Science, Information Technology, and Research

Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

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