Job description
On behalf of our long-standing client in the pharma industry, we are now seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position based 3-4 days on the Laois/Offaly border and 1-2 days in Dublin.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Responsible for leading hospital procurement strategy and activities to maximise product sourcing opportunities to help achieve the overall growth objectives for the business.
* To coach, mentor and support the development of the Procurement Team.
* Develop and implement procurement strategies for ULMs & Shorts, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and quality sourcing of products to meet patients needs in Irish Hospitals.
* Source and identify supplier of products through existing and new channels.
* Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and quality.
* Manage supplier relations.
* Working with suppliers and management on product price negotiation.
* PO management and follow up.
* Order placement for stock.
* Support the Key Account Managers and Customer Service teams on the weekly back
orders to ensure prioritisation of urgent and critical procurement enquiries and requests.
* Management of the supply chain activities. Identify and implement efficiencies within the logistics process.
* Take a broad view and identify key trends in the Hospital and Healthcare Procurement
environment and pro-actively identify business/partnership/joint working opportunities that will be of mutual benefit to the company, its customers and patients.
* Maintain current knowledge of the market, industry trends and competition.
* Work with the General Manager and Group CFO to review Procurement data, targets, and identify potential new suppliers and commercial procurement opportunities.
* Ensure adherence to quality governance and compliance quality standards.
* Investigate the potential of and implement new innovative enabling technologies, ways of working.
* Monitor & Control inventory levels to optimise stock, reduce waste and ensure the
availability of critical product supply for clinical need.
* Develop forecasts and monitor usage patterns to optimise supply levels and ensure timely replenishment.
* Provide specific and clear direction for the strategy, objectives, policies, practices and expectations.
* Undertake leadership activities that enable the team to be productive and effective - coach, monitor, feedback, train and support.
* Drive innovation within Procurement practices by identifying and implementing new thinking and practice, sourcing strategies, and supplier partnerships that enhance efficiency, reduce cost and drive timely and compliant decision making.
* Make active contributions to talent pipelining processes and act to retain and grow the team.
* Build and maintain positive relationships across functional teams.
* Proactively monitor and strive to maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and process consistency.
Qualifications and Experience Required
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management sourcing / procurement role within the Pharmaceutical / Medical Device sector.
* Strong business acumen.
* Experience managing multiple priorities and working to strict deadlines.
* Proven organisation and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrate proficiency managing analytically rigorous initiatives.
* High level proficiency in the MS Office Suite required
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