Ref. no.: O-1106-232310
Job description:
Purchasing Coordinator – Tipperary/Waterford
In partnership with my client – a leading healthcare company based in Tipperary (in close proximity to Watreford), we have a position for a Buyer to work
This role will report into the materials manager and will manage a portfolio of products – both own brand and 3rd party generic products. The role will liaise with both raw materials suppliers and also 3rd party manufacturers.
Responsibilities:
• Procurement of Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, Consumables, Supplies and Miscellaneous items.
• Work closely with existing suppliers to ensure:
• Highest quality standards on a consistent basis
• Best practices and on time deliveries.
• All documentation complies with the company’s requirements.
• Identify new and alternative suppliers for all materials.
• Conduct price reviews and comparisons with alternative suppliers.
• Conduct price negotiations and agree credit terms with existing suppliers.
• Generate annual and monthly materials requirements in both quantity and value from customer forecasts.
• Work closely with the company’s Quality function in scheduling and agreeing Audits of suppliers’ facilities.
• Update and register internal SOP’s and ensure that the necessary personnel are trained and that training files are maintained.
• Work very closely with Planning and Customer Services to ensure timely deliveries, allowing sufficient time for the approval of materials.
• Responsible to ensure that SAP API master data is accurate
• Ensure that all purchasing personnel utilise SAP to manage materials in an efficient manner
Requirements:
• Third Level Certified or APICS/IPICS/IIPMM qualified
• At least 2-3 years plus experience in a Purchasing role (ideally within a multinational manufacturing environment)
• MRP/MPS experience essential (SAP or similar – JD Edwards, Oracle, MAPICS, etc)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary on the role is €25,000 p/a.
Please note the salary is non-negotiable so please be aware of this before applying.
This role would be ideal for a Buyer, Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant or Purchasing Coordinator or Buyer/Planner with 2-3 years experience looking to progress into a pharmaceutical environment with a dynamic company.
Full job specs and background info will be provided on application or request.
To apply for any role, please contact me in confidence on:
Donal Flanagan | Principal Team Lead | CPL Cork
Technical Engineering
Direct Dial +353 21 4944877 | Mobile: 087-9018490 | E-mail: donal.flanagan@cpl.ie
