Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

5 days ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland beBeeProcurement Full time €40,000 - €60,000
Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements, executing the Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) by ensuring efficient and effective procurement and inventory practices, optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability and cost.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements.
  • Execute the Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) by ensuring efficient and effective procurement and inventory practices; optimize the balance between quality, service, reliability and cost.
  • Prepare and raise Purchase Orders with 3rd party vendors and intercompany as required.
  • Maintenance of Purchase Orders on ERP system.
  • Understanding 9-Block forecasting methodology desirable but not essential.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Update all pricing in the supplier catalogue in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Contact suppliers for expediting, communicate quality issues, past due shipments, and stock-outs.
  • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Track in-transit shipments using carrier websites.
  • Review vendor acknowledgments, prices, lead times against POs and address discrepancies.
  • Review sales order acknowledgments daily and schedule orders; note any specific requirements.
  • Communicate parts delays to Customer Service and Operations and update customer sales order dates with new promised ship dates.
  • Respond to inquiries from Customer Service and Engineering regarding POs, deliveries or quotation requests (lead times, improvements, pricing).
  • Focus on continuous improvements (CI) of the supported process (e.g., MRP automation, MS Excel Macros).
  • Maintain accurate documentation for audits and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
  • CIPS/advanced degree or equivalent.
  • Customer service or sales experience in a technical area.
  • Experience in procurement activities complying with medical device and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, supplier document verifications, product certifications and ISO 13485 adherence.
  • 2+ years in a similar end-to-end Supply Chain/Purchasing role in a high-volume/fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiencies in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle, JD Edwards preferred).
  • Power BI or similar data analytics tool knowledge desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with initiative to identify, communicate and resolve issues.
  • Flexible and proactive attitude.
  • Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.
  • Analytical, numerically astute with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Accurate data input and record-keeping.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
  • Time management, prioritization and KPI achievement.
Work Environment:
  • Experience in an office environment and manufacturing context.
  • Attention to detail – right first time.
  • General manufacturing, warehouse, and office environment familiarity.

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