Senior Buyer

CAREERWISE RECRUITMENT

GALWAY

A Senior Buyer is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our client and can be based in either Galway OR Clare. Responsibilities of senior Buyer is to develop and lead local sourcing activitiesand drive cost out of the business in line with site targets. Develop and manage a business continuity plan that identifies, quantifies and reduces risk. Has active and early involvement in new product development / product transfers. Effectively communicate with Suppliers, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering & to ensure excellent customer service to the organization; Develop and manage a business continuity plan that identifies, quantifies and reduces risk. Has active and early involvement in new product development / product transfers. Please contact Tom Devaney for more information. THE ROLE: * Aligns local activities with Corporate Sourcing strategy for all related commodities and procedures. * Implements global commodity and supplier strategies to achieve challenging year-over-year cost reduction results through supplier collaboration and competition. * Works closely with all functions, particularly with supply chain, Engineering, Operations and other key internal customers. * Creates project plans, implementation strategies, and executes plans. Performs sophisticated analyses of market dynamics. * Internal/External customer focus to address complex issues. Helps to devise and implement improvement strategies to processes, procedures and project flow in Sourcing. * Investigates and analyses supplier's financial condition, technical competence, facilities and production techniques to ensure adequate supplier capacity and capability. * Develops contingency plans for assigned commodities and/or strategic suppliers. * Negotiate prices and follow competitive bidding procedures when necessary to ensure the lowest total cost for specific materials, interacting with other departments when necessary. * Reviewing requisitions and conferring with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise, and delivery requirements. * Recommending alternate suppliers where a savings in cost or improved delivery will result. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Accounting or other Business discipline (MBA preferred. * Minimum 8 years of sourcing, planning, engineering or manufacturing process development experience, of which 5 of these should be in a Senior position with a strong understanding of Purchasing tools and best practices. * Experience in Medical Device field preferred. * This is a dual site role which will require onsite presence AT BOTH. * Project management and team building skills. Acts as a change agent. * Advanced knowledge in control procedures, such as the Supplier Change Notification process, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Engineering Specifications, Inspection Criteria and Work Instructions. * Demonstrates ownership of and ability to lead projects with a broad scope and high level of complexity and able to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner and within budget. * Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools. * Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication exhibiting a high-level technical expertise, tact and discretion, and keeps management appropriately informed. * Up to 10% Travel required. Please call Tom Devaney today for further information on 091-758771 or email: tdevaney@careerwise.ie. CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence. Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, ICT, Engineering, Food and Agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.

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