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Responsibilities
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.
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Management
Industries
Manufacturing and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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