On behalf of our Multinational startup organization in Limerick, we are currently sourcing a Procurement Lead to join their Team.
Organization Overview:
This position will support site readiness from a procurement perspective, including the coordination of key procurement activities and the establishment of vendor/supplier relationships. The role will transition to be responsible for ongoing operational procurement activities once the site is operational.
Responsibilities:
* Procurement of Supplies and Services
• Prepare and negotiate agreements and contracts with maintenance, lab, and production operations supplies and service suppliers to minimize risk and costs.
• Responsible for RFI/RFP/RFQ’s in Indirect and Local Capital Procurement areas.
• Drive alignment with Global Procurement on procurement activities by utilizing Category Management strategy.
• Ensure technology is utilized in our procurement strategy by driving the use of Ariba Catalogs and Guided Buying content in the purchase of goods & services.
• Work with business stakeholders to develop business needs and KPIs to measure vendor performance in the delivery of goods and services.
• Drive negotiation and implementation of outsourced agreements and participate in post-implementation governance activities.
* Management of Site/Supplier Relationships
• Establish and manage relationships with local site suppliers (including negotiations) while integrating global suppliers into the site’s supply chain with a view to continuous improvement.
• Ensure the Risk Assessment process is followed for vendors the site interacts with.
• Drive usage of E-Invoicing with the supplier base and assist in resolving invoicing issues.
• Lead supplier relations management activities for strategic third-party suppliers, driving action items, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Support decisions regarding the quality of materials/suppliers and resolution of material/supplier issues while maintaining high-quality supplier relations.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis to evaluate the market landscape for supported categories.
* Support/Influence Site Business Needs
• Work closely with suppliers and internal customers to ensure all internal specifications and standards are met.
• Ensure legal, quality, health & safety, ethical, and environmental standards are maintained and developed.
• Form and maintain close working relationships with demand planners and buyers to ensure supply continuity, security, and integrity while optimizing processes and minimizing waste.
• Partner with buyers/planners to ensure that materials data (e.g., safety stock needs, pricing) are accurate and updated on a minimum annual basis.
* Support Local & Global Procurement Policies, Goals, and Objectives
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with the Global Procurement organization as well as counterparts at other sites.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and financial policies and procedures, and regulatory commitments.
• Drive the usage of procurement technology-enabled processes such as Guided Buying, Contract Compliance, Catalogues & E-Invoicing.
• Seek out and implement quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost savings projects with suppliers. Consolidate and present captured and forecasted site savings in alignment with Global Procurement methodology.
• Use E-procurement tools in line with procurement strategies.
Basic Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or similar field.
* 5+ years of experience in a Pharma procurement leadership role.
* Previous supply chain, manufacturing, and/or procurement experience.
* Demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting supplies and services contracts.
* Ability to work autonomously, prioritize responsibilities, and be action-oriented.
* Independent decision-maker with the ability to influence diverse groups, both internally and externally.
* High proficiency in PC/IT skills (including Microsoft Office skills).
* Strong teamwork, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated learning agility and ability/willingness to adapt to continual change within a startup environment.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
* Experience working on a start-up initiative.
* Previous SAP and/or Ariba experience.
Additional Information:
* The position is located onsite at the Limerick, Ireland site.
* Periodic travel may be required to other sites (10%).
* Initially an onsite role but may change to Hybrid.
If you have the above skills & experience, please contact / Tele:
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