Purchasing Manager

CAREERWISE RECRUITMENT

GALWAY

A Purchasing Manager is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client. Previous people management experience and have a continuous improvement mindset and have led continuous improvement projects. Manage 5-6 Buyers, and have worked in a production environment, AND SAP would also be an advantage but not vital. You will be a key contributor in Implementing best in class purchasing and inventory control techniques & systems to drive production efficiencies, cost improvement activities, development of SAP Supply chain functionality. Please contact Tom Devaney for more information. THE ROLE: * Identify, drive & support cost reduction initiatives. * Management & development of the purchasing team. * Ensure effective Inventory strategies & control in line with company targets. * Champion continuous process improvement within the purchasing function. Keeps up to date on the latest tools and techniques. * Develop policies, procedures, systems and processes for the Purchasing area and ensure compliance with policies. * Management of Raw Material inventory strategies to support production strategies within agreed targets. * Analysis, reporting & commit response to all backorders. * Negotiation & presentation of plans with all levels of management in the plant. * Work with New Product Development teams to provide material in line with project goals/ schedules. * Partner with Planning to develop a direct and indirect materials supply plan that meets customer service requirements while maintaining minimum inventory and optimal manufacturing cost. * Analysis & maintenance of all inventory and purchasing related reports, files & documents including Plant, Supplier & Product Performance. * Support the Management & Leadership team in the preparation of ad-hoc summary analysis reports & presentations. REQUIREMENTS: * 10 years manufacturing experience in a Supply Chain environment with exposure to all Demand Management (DM), Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory control. * Experience managing a team of Buyer/Planners essential. * Strong working knowledge of SAP supply chain functionality is essential. * Demonstrated achievement of driving change, continuous improvement and exposure to lean supply chain techniques. * Excellent planning, problem solving, analytical skills and advanced Excel skills. * Financially and customer aware. * A strong communicator, focussing on key messages and targeting key stakeholders. * Team player, proactive and strong inter personal skills. * Ability to act on own initiative with under minimal supervision. * Demonstrate drive and ambition and an ability to lead. * Experience in medical device environment desirable but not essential. 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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