Job Description
Head of Materials & Supply Chain- Global Medical Device company. This position has overall responsibility for the operational procurement, customer service, inbound & outbound logistics, customs compliance, planning and SAP management teams at the Dublin Manufacturing site. He / She will lead a team to ensure all materials are managed to ensure optimum quality and costs to support the manufacture of diagnostic equipment, meeting stringent health & safety, quality, and productivity targets. Your qualifications and experience: Third level degree qualification in business or engineering or relevant discipline. (level 8) 8+ years of direct logistics and/or procurement experience at a Senior Management level. Cost Management - Strong negotiating skills. Pragmatic approach to contract management. Drive productivity and cost reduction in function and across the site. Excellent business Acumen with an understanding of current best practice in Ireland in relation to Logistics and Procurement. Team Leadership & Coaching Empowered leadership style. Provides support, recognition and opportunity for growth. Instrumental in delivering direct coaching to develop individuals and teams. Develop succession planning roadmaps and a talent pipeline. Optimum use of headcount resource planning with strategic review and implementation. Deliver optimum training and development plans for the team. Manage and lead a team culture to drive performance improvements. As an SLT member, contribute, lead and support the wider business goals. Support front-line team leaders to deliver across all site metrics. Ability to influence at peer level and above both within the site and externally with the wider organisation where applicable. Continuous Improvement Champion Continuous Improvement across the site whilst implement best practice processes and procedures. Ability to drive optimization in procurement and logistics processes, utilizing digital tools where appropriate. Work both collaboratively and cross functionally to ensure that relevant high profile business projects are completed effectively and within timeline. Continuously improving site performance metrics Strategically focused on performance Analytical ability to work through complex issues. Strong compliance mindset in procurement, inventory, customs and export control. Ability to network across the wider business to leverage scaled negotiations. Work closely with local agencies to learn and grow the site reputation within Ireland. Build strong relationships with other departments to ensure optimum performance and productivity. Your attributes and skills: Strategic, goal focused individual with high intensity and a passion for leading, managing and developing teams. Ability to deliver complex solutions in close collaboration with key stakeholders. Readily accepts ownership, accountability, and responsibility in delivering effective solutions. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills required. At Wallace Myers International Recruitment Agency we specialise in sourcing professionals for key industries and services. See our website for more details. Privacy Policy: By applying for this role you are agreeing that your details will be stored in our database and may be considered for similar future positions. For more info see Skills: Materials supply chain Production