Supply Chain Specialist

Desired Skills: Change Control,Supply Chain,SAP,Excel,Supplier Quality Management,CRM,Purchasing

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Proficient in working with raw materials and packaging components.
• Request, update and maintain as required supplier/material details to support new qualifications and implementing change control, while adhering to relevant operational procedures and controls.
• Maintain the company approved intranet application that is the official system of record to store the Approved Supplier List, Materials, and Supply Chains, to ensure accurate data and audit ready.
• Demonstrated strong individual and team-working skills including the ability to work effectively and influence decisions across functions and with suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company and with suppliers.
• Actively promotes and participates in cross functional teamwork as an influential team member.
• Supports the manufacturing process by leading investigation of component/material quality issues – work with quality, materials, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve issues and minimise impact to the business. Demonstrated knowledge in quality systems in support of deviations, supplier complaints and problem solving.
• Develop a knowledge of the new materials being purchased.

Nice to have (not essential):

• Preparation of data for entry of purchase orders, expediting and progressing change control with suppliers to meet delivery times and respond quickly to changes in the business environment and external supply chain.
• Assist with supplier performance appraisal and monitoring, and improvement plans.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers, forwarding agent and courier.
• Resolution of supply problems, general queries and queries relating to payment invoices.

What skills you will need:

 In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor of Science, Engineering or related subject with 2-4 years’ experience in a quality, technical discipline, or supply chain with 2 years of experience in SQM (supplier quality management).
• Previous experience in a Pharma / regulated environment within a manufacturing environment required. Min 2 years’ experience in new product/process.
• The 3 C’s of Change Management, Communication, Collaboration and Commitment.
• Project Management – Analyzing the process and making corrective and preventive changes to stop recurring issues in a project. Ensuring the change requests are prioritised and aligned with the project management plan.
• SAP, Excel, Word, are essential.
• Lean Six Sigma (or similar) training a distinct advantage.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills, process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Previous purchasing experience – highly advantageous

Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to howie.leahy@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***