* Develop and maintain the site's operational purchasing programs and processes, in determining what to replenish, when to replenish and how much to replenish.
* Be directly accountable for above in respect of material shortages, material values and volumes
* Develop and implement best practice use of systems functionality (SAP, PP/MRP etc) to support the timely replenishment of raw materials and indirect products and services to support manufacturing
* Ensure that purchasing controls are maintained in line with policies and procedures
* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and ensure corrective actions are taken to address performance issues in line with global procedures
* Work closely with Logistics to optimize inbound freight charges and thereafter associated physical storage and movement costs (3PL)
* Work with Strategic Procurement to design and drive raw material reduction initiatives that favourably influences inventory/working capital
* Work with Manufacturing and Engineering functions to deliver cut-over of engineering changes reducing scrap wastage
* Work closely with Joint SCM/Quality Lead to ensure programmes that drive supplier compliance are effective and positively alter supplier performance/behaviour
* Work with Joint SCM/Finance Lead to provide operational oversight of procurement processes ensuring financial compliance
* Support the execution of Strategic Procurement initiatives in areas of supplier selection, dual sourcing, risk management and part transfers
* Play a key role in NPI/NPD
Your qualifications and experience:
* Direct deep experience of managing an inventory planning/buying function in a time pressurized, significant volume SKU environment
* Bachelors degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8) is highly advantageous but not essential if you can demonstrate suitable experience.
* Proven professional experience within an inventory management/buying function within a manufacturing environment. Whilst this is preferred, we'd also be interested to hear from those with a retail/FMCG buying background as there are likely to be a number of relevant transferable skills/experiences.