Procurement Specialist

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