At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences.
We are looking for a dedicated Senior Buyer to join our EMEA Team. The role can be based at either of our Irish offices in Dublin or Cork.
Job Description
* Timely placement of purchase orders and contracts.
* Commercial management of assigned packages, including invoice tracking and approvals, supplier change order management, and potentially expediting.
This entails coordinating and managing all relevant procurement activities for these packages, which can be a mixture of any of the four main supply chain streams managed by IPS:
* Capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation, etc.)
* Construction trade contracts
* Professional services contracts
* Office & site indirect requirements
Responsibilities
* Act as a senior representative of the procurement department to the wider IPS team and ensure that IPS's procurement procedures are adhered to.
* Act as a representative of IPS to clients and be a key IPS interface for client procurement on assigned projects.
* Provide project support & procurement advice to the wider IPS team on assigned projects.
* Manage the tender process for assigned packages.
* Conduct detailed commercial evaluation of received supplier proposals.
* Prepare and submit recommendations to award packs for internal and external management approval.
* Prepare and issue Purchase Order/Contract packs.
* Conduct project reporting for both IPS Project Managers and external clients.
* Obtain order confirmations to ensure services or materials are being scheduled per order requests.
* Expedite orders to track the timely receipt of goods or services.
* Manage the change order, invoicing, and closeout process with suppliers, IPS, and client stakeholders for assigned orders.
* Maintain Approved Supplier Program records as well as request subsequent QA-related documents.
* Provide market updates to the wider IPS team as they become apparent.
* Provides expertise and guidance to less experienced individuals.
* Research new qualified contractors and vendors as needed.
* Evaluate existing suppliers as needed.
About Us
IPS is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products.