Job Description
Supply Chain Manager (Chemicals) – DublinOur client is a leading supplier of Chemicals & ingredients across a range of sectors from Life Sciences, Pharma, Biopharma, Food & Beverages and Industrial. They are currently seeking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager to join their very established & successful team. The Supply Chain Manager shall report to the Managing Director and have 1 person directly reporting to them. The ideal person shall have 5+ years’ experience working in an organisation dealing with multiple suppliers and has previous experience in providing Chemical Supply chain solutions to customers in a highly regulated sector. Sourcing, purchasing & vendor management of chemicals utilised in the Food, Beverage & Pharma/Biopharma Sectors is a distinct advantage. The Supply Chain Manager shall provide both supply chain oversight & purchasing oversight across the business and therefore be a very strong leader with excellent troubleshooting abilities. This person will work cross-functionally with the various divisions within the organisation to provide a quality service to their customers. This role will be based on site in Baldoyle, Dublin full time.Role/Responsibilities:Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities across Ireland and UK branches.Oversee supply chain logistics (domestic and overseas) in particularManaging any delays, non-conformances, damages etc.Troubleshooting and managing all supply chain issuesDevelop, lead and execute purchasing strategiesInventory and supply chain coordination –Collaborate with warehousing and sales to develop metrics for stock management, control and planningManage and monitor slow moving stock & short shelf lifeProduct Strategy and Planning - Sourcing new products / secondary sourcing existing products as requiredMarket Research and Analysis - understanding customer needs, industry trends, and competitor offerings.Supplier and Vendor ManagementSales and Marketing SupportCompliance and Regulatory AdherenceDrive improvement and define relevant KPIs across the supply chain with a view to cost savings and improving customer serviceQuality:Assist with maintenance of ISO 9001/GDP/FEMAS Quality StandardsHealth & Safety:Comply with H&S policies.Education/Experience:Minimum of 5 years proven working experience in a purchasing roleProven history of developing effective inventory management policiesSourcing and vendor management.Negotiation and networking experienceAbility to gather and analyse data.Solid judgement along with decision making skillsAdvanced MS Excel skillsExperience in purchasing chemicals is preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr