Buyer & Demand Planner, Uniphar Medtech IRL

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Ireland Uniphar Medtech Full time

The advertising close date for this vacancy is Thursday, 26th September.

The ideal candidate will provide an efficient, strategic and dedicated focus on the procurement service with structured flexibility to deliver best quality service and optimum value for money for the Uniphar Medtech  supply chain function. This role is based in our Northern Cross office, Finglas Dublin 11.  The candidate will be working in a team environment in conjunction with the Operations Team, Customer Service Team, Customers, Vendors and Sales Teams. They will demonstrate excellent external and internal customer focus throughout.

  • Provide an efficient, strategic procurement service with structured flexibility to deliver best quality of service and optimum value for money.
  • Market analysis and inventory profiling to determine Min. Reorder Point and Min. Reorder Qty. parameters for forecasting and replenishment.
  • Pro-actively identify, highlight to management and address potential issues with supply of inventory           
  • Maintaining optimum stock levels to ensure continuity of supply to customers while also being mindful and focussed on working capital (stock holding) targets.
  • Managing Slow Moving Stock and expiry dates 
  • Creation and issuing of purchase orders to suppliers, both inventory and non-inventory.
  • Negotiate best possible price with suppliers where pre-determined pricing agreements do not apply
  • Identify potential procurement cost savings
  • Monitor and update purchase orders with latest supplier information
  • Regular data reporting and analysis supporting operational performance measurement and improvement of logistics processes
  • Create and maintain master data information in the system.
  • Complete periodic reviews of stock levels and forecasted stock requirements based on the ever-changing needs of the business.
  • Liaising with QCRS and managing vendor FSN, Recalls and product complaints.

Requirements

  • High level of experience in a procurement role with experience in demand planning and forecasting essential, preferably within a healthcare environment.
  • Third level qualification whilst not a pre-requisite would be an advantage.
  • A self-motivated individual with a ‘can do’ approach, a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and assume new responsibilities
  • Strong IT/computing skills including data retrieval, analysis and management reporting. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office suite, particularly Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and team approach
  • Professional and effective communicator both written and oral.
  • Strong telephone skills.
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and the flexibility to adapt to a changing environment
  • Resourcefulness in order to deliver a high quality service
  • An understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems, ERP and MRP
  • Strong analytical capability


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