Procurement Specialist
- Company
- Planet Pharma Staffing Limited
- Location
- Ireland (IE)
- Salary
- Competitive Rate in line with skills and experience
- Posted
- 03 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 02 Feb 2021
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Experience Level
- Experienced (non-manager)
Role – Procurement Specialist
Location – Co. Tipperary
Rate – Competitive
Type – Contract
Summary:
For one of Planet Pharma’s global pharmaceutical clients, we urgently seek a talented Procurement Specialist to join on an initial 6 Month contract. In this role you will manage the Procurement process, including sourcing suppliers/bidders, negotiation, and associated administration required to run the operation.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with internal customers for Direct and Indirect categories during tendering, negotiations, contracting and vendor management processes.
- Identify and advise internal customers and supply management of commercial risks inherent in quotations and purchase orders.
- Negotiate contracts with new and existing vendors, ensuring contract terms achieve benefit to the organisation and govern the long-term relationship with the supplier.
- Ensure legal review approval is obtained in advance of any contract commitment.
- Obtaining approval at EMEA/Global level for sourcing decisions being recommended under area/s of responsibility.
- Prepare month end KPI reports, plans completed, savings identified & realised, evaluations completed. Actively lead in-group strategic sourcing initiatives, as directed by the Procurement Lead.
Qualifications:
- SAP Experience, Extensive User knowledge and preferably SAP project implementation experience.
- Proven knowledge/experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment including experience in procurement / commercial / contract management.
- Knowledge of modern supply chain systems including ERP, e-procurement
- Clear understanding of budgeting / forecasting
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Michael Owusu-Ansah on +44 203 928 6631
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Planet Pharma is an Employment Agency providing Global Staffing services