Procurement Specialist

Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal customers for Direct and Indirect categories during tendering, negotiations, contracting and vendor management processes.


• Identify and advise internal customers and supply management of commercial risks inherent in quotations and purchase orders.


• Negotiate contracts with new and existing vendors, ensuring contract terms achieve benefit to the organisation and govern the long-term relationship with the supplier. Obtain internal concurrence. Ensure legal review approval is obtained in advance of any contract commitment.


• Obtaining approval at EMEA/Global level for sourcing decisions being recommended under area/s of responsibility.


• Support escalation of delivery related issues with suppliers.


• Define and manage local supplier risk profiles.


• Support the management of supplier's constraints and capacity related issues.


• Prepare month end KPI reports, plans completed, savings identified & realised, evaluations completed. Actively lead in-group strategic sourcing initiatives, as directed by the Procurement Lead.


• Support Material Cost Reduction, Freight cost reduction supplier lead time reduction and supplier partnership development.


• Optimise supplier base to deliver improved quality and cost of service.


• Develop plans for key local suppliers with application of appropriate sourcing strategy for spend category.


• Ensure compliance with the Purchasing Policy and company guidelines.

Requirements:

• Degree or 3rd level qualification (Technical, Manufacturing, Business).


• Desirable evidence of Continuous Professional Development.


• Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred.


• SAP Experience, Extensive User knowledge and preferably SAP project implementation experience.


• At least 3 years' experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment including experience in procurement / commercial / contract management.


• Knowledge and working experience in SAP is essential


• Knowledge and experience in applying Lean methodologies.

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