Supply Chain Category Manager

2 days ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Cpl Life Sciences Full time

Cpl Life Sciences is seeking a Supply Chain Category Specialist to join our team in Dublin, Ireland. The estimated salary for this role is €50,000 - €65,000 per year.

Job Description:

This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring effective processing of purchase orders, addressing supplier queries, and providing critical support to the Supply Chain and commercial teams.

  • Raising/processing Purchase Orders to fulfil Distributor product requirements.
  • To lead Supplier queries as they are raised both internally and externally.
  • To provide the Supply Chain Manager with regular updates on any changes or risks identified.
  • To support the Supply Chain team in the event of absence.
  • Liaising with Suppliers and the Logistics team arranging inbound shipments ensure end to end completion (booking, clearance, and delivery booking)
  • Supporting internal and external meetings when required by creating agendas, compiling minutes and actions.
  • To support the Supply Chain Manager when requested for Supplier communications.
  • Organise and lead on supplier meetings/visit relating to Distributor product operational requirements.
  • Provide monthly Supplier KPI data to the Supply Chain Manager & Engineering Production Manager.
  • To provide the Supply Chain Manager with regular updates on any changes or risks identified from contract performance.
  • To review price changes and adjust in accordance with Contracts and communicate any changes with the Supply Chain Manager and Category Specialists.
  • Support in the issuing of RFQ/RFI data to Suppliers and Sub-Contractors
  • Being the 1st point of escalation from issues raised by Category Specialists.
  • To support the set-up of new suppliers.
  • Organise and lead on supplier meetings/visit relating to Contracts.
  • Continuous improvement - To initiate, support and lead Continuous Improvement projects as required.
  • Health & Safety - All employees are to be aware of and understand their health & safety responsibilities as laid out in the company Policy and its associated documentation. All employees have a legal duty to take all the care needed for the safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their activities and to co-operate with the employer in complying with statutory requirements.
Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess a detail-oriented mindset and strong organisational skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Experience using QMS (Quality Management Systems) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems is essential, while purchasing or buying experience is also required.

A background in purchasing within manufacturing / Engineering or distribution, preferably in a regulated industry such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive, is desirable.



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