Job Description
JO-2409-540880Experienced Procurement Manager (Indirect Categories) required for medical device manufacturing facility in Kilkenny. Reporting to Supply Chain Manager on-site - will be responsible for the purchasing & supply management activities for indirect categories. The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies & implementation plans.This is a unique opportunity to join this greenfield manufacturing site and grow your career with a global leader in its field.RoleContinuously nurturing stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner.Identify critical business requirements.Provide sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations.Analyse and coordinate projects to increase supply resilience for consumables and other indirect costs (i.e. facilities, quality, ops, etc).Spearhead reduced total cost of ownership by optimizing Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chains, leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO.Support in the creation of the vision and strategy with a multi-year roadmap to establish the function.Ensuring implementation and leverage of best practices and compliance across all purchasing areas.Identify opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and provision of overall value improvements, whilst measuring and tracking team performance.ExperienceMinimum Level 7 NFQ qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline, ideally within an Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Financial fieldMin 5 years experience in a similar role.Experience across both operational and strategic procurement in the manufacturing environmentCertified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) , Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or similar.Project Management qualifications preferred.Self-Starter with ability to build strong relationships.Excellent interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence/negotiation and networking skills.Change management experiencePeople management experienceStrong communication skillsStrong problem solvingExperience analysing data and presenting same. #J-18808-Ljbffr