Description
A leading life science company, located in Athlone are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Procurement Specialist to work alongside the procurement team to establish an effective and efficient use of planning and implementing best practices across all areas of procurement.There is an excellent salary of between €45,000 - €55,000 DOE offered for this role along with performance bonus, pension, life assurance and health-care.
As the senior procurement specialist you would need SAP experience as well as strong working knowledge of procurement practises and procedures. You should be active and ambitious and a strong team player.
Your responsibilities as the senior procurement specialist will include:
- Daily dealings with external vendors.
- Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best procurement practices.
- Ensure orders are placed and delivered on time and no stock outs occur.
- Perform procurement KPIs reports and analysis
- Review vendor quotes for terms and conditions prior to placing purchase orders.
- Assist in the preparation of annual department budget.
- Ensuring that CAPEX and service contracts are fit for purpose and need industry needs.
- Work cross functionally on project teams to implement the changes necessary to deliver significant cost savings and agreed targets.
Skills & Attributes needed for this role as a Senior Procurement Specialist are:
- ERP experience is essential, preferably SAP
- Minimum 3 years experience in a procurement role.
- Strong communication skills
- Highly analytical
- Attention to detail
- Experience in an FDA/EMEA regulated environment.
- Hold a Bachelor Degree in Procurement, Business, Engineering, Finance or related area
- IIPMM or IPICS qualification
**This role will be interview immediately.
If you are interested in this role and feel you fit the requirements please respond with an updated copy of your CV or call me Andrea Donegan for immediate consideration