Procurement Specialist

**Procurement Specialist**

In Norbrook we pride ourselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and one of

the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies globally. We develop & manufacture veterinary

medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products

and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, we have opportunities for

individuals to join us and develop their career in a global company.

Our business strategy is supported by our Values - Customer Value, One Team, Results Driven,

Excellence, Innovation, and Quality - and we support our employees to live the behaviours that

creates our culture. Our on-going success is based on the expertise, knowledge and innovation of

our employees. If you are interested in joining our team here at Norbrook and supporting our vision,

**Job Overview**

The Procurement Specialist reporting to the API Category Manager, will work closely on developing

Norbrook Procurement reporting across our key categories and ensure we maintain compliance to

company protocols. The role will allow the person to develop a broad range of purchasing and

business skills.

**Main Activities/Tasks **

Extract and utilise data to report against agreed set of departmental kpi’s

Support the Department Leadership in production of strategic communications to be shared cross

functionally

Liaison with new global suppliers for New Product Development Projects in line with the portfolio

of development initiatives of Norbrook

Assist with the process of Change Control for all second sourcing activity managing the day to day

of these key project at preliminary stage

Execute Purchase Orders as required to support the projects

Monitoring supplier performance in the development process

Work with the API Category Manager and Strategic Procurement Lead to develop reporting tools

to best manage and report against sourcing strategy progress

Attend regular progress meetings and represent the Purchasing Department with key stakeholders

both internally across Norbrook functions and externally with suppliers

Ongoing monitoring of the Global Pharma Procurement environment to ensure that trends are

reported to ensure a proactive approach to sourcing activities including cost, price, supply chain

impact.

Assist the Head of Procurement to prepare Monthly Procurement KPI reporting, department

dashboards and monitoring against targets

Provide support to other areas within the Procurement function as required

**Essential Criteria: **

Educated to Degree Level or equivalent

Highly IT literate

Evidence of excellent Organisational & Problem Solving Skills

Evidence of ability to handle multiple tasks, comply with strict deadlines and have attention to

detail

**Desirable Criteria: **

Experience of Change Control, particularly TrackWise

Project management experience

Duration: Permanent

Location: Newry, Co. Down