LSC have a great opportunity for a Senior Material Buyer Planner to join a Cork -based Biopharmaceutical company that specializes in manufacturing
Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Good Packaging
**If you have 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and are ready for your next challenge, this could be the perfect project for you
ABOUT THE PROJECT**
The primary role of the
Senior Buyer
is to play a lead role in the co-ordination and execution of all activities related (but not limited) to the planning and purchase of components by converting the output of the Master Schedule and detailed schedule (MRP) for production needs into material requirements to ensure availability of the right quantity when needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop & Execute the Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) by ensuring efficient and effective procurement & inventory practices and optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability and cost to ensure that patient / customer requirements are met while maintaining compliance.
* Ensure a key focus on master data of materials in SAP to ensure correct signals are received in a timely manner.
* Ensure that all material delivery schedules are communicated to the suppliers on time in order to meet planned requirements.
Education & Experience
* A minimum of an Honour's Degree (NFQ level 8) in Supply Chain Management or other related Business discipline is essential, Supply Chain Certification is preferred e.g. APICS
* Project Management or Lean Certification is desirable
* A minimum of 5 years relevant Supply Chain Management experience
* Experience in Planning/Purchasing in a pharmaceutical environment with strong technical/systems background is desirable
* Experience of SAP would be beneficial, but ERP system competency is essential
* Prove track record in managing a direct material category
* Experience working in a GMP environment
Apply via this advert or contact Siobhan Cummins on if you have any more questions about this opportunity
Note: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity you will need to hold a Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 visa to apply