Buyer

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Position Title: Buyer

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Department: Procurement

Reporting To: Purchasing Manager

Responsible For (Staff): No

Basic Function:

The Buyer will be a critical part of the PCI Procurement team. This role will be directly responsible for the purchasing of components and raw materials for our commercial packing business.

The Buyer will procure component parts using MRP to fulfill key customer requirements according to the standard procurement and inventory management processes. The Buyer will follow business rules that govern lot sizes, lead times, and other parameters of orders. The Buyer will also take responsive action to key customer changes in specifications, order quantity, or delivery dates. Play a key role in the continuous improvement of PCI’s processes and information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSILBILITES

Purchase component parts to fulfill key customer Binding Forecasts and/or P.O.s for Packaged Product. Review and Analyze inventory on hand ensuring additional components are placed on order to fulfill customer orders. Handle purchasing contracts of larger/significant value or importance. Obtain approval for P.O.s in accordance with approval authorization levels prior to placement with supplier. Ensure on-time delivery of component parts and communicate any issues with on-time delivery. Expedite overdue component purchase orders with vendors to support production and facilities activity. Expedite component purchase orders with vendors that are required to fulfill customer orders having less than standard lead time. Effectively communicate cost impact to Business Unit to pass onto customers. Facilitate QA to ensure timely release of components. Re-plan and reschedule component open orders in reaction to customer changes to quantity or ship date of their orders. Ensure approved artwork specifications are sent to vendors at time of order placement. Support with new vendor set up within Salesforce. Monitors material status and effectively communicates ppv. Acquire and negotiate pricing with vendors. Manage and monitor Open Order Book with vendors. Coordinate with the Business Units to document any quantity, specification, and due date changes for any customer purchase orders. Works closely with related departments (NPI, PMs, quality, engineering, planning and operations) and provides cross-functional initiatives to improve service levels for both internal and external customers. Performs other duties as assigned by Purchasing Manager.

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 2-5 years related experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related field. College Level Mathematical Skills Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs. Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs. High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms.

Preferred:

Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires. Ability to display a willingness to make decisions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment daily. Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients.

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