Procurement Associate

Job Description

Morgan McKinley are delighted to be working with a global pharmaceutical company to recruit a Procurement Associate to join their Limerick based Team.

Initially a 2-year contract, this Procurement Assistant will join the team during an exciting growth phase in the business. Working closely with Procurement Team, this role will work with a dynamic team to implement procurement strategy, build relationships with key suppliers and offers the opportunity to make this role your own.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the team with implementing procurement plans
• Source suppliers and manage the Supplier qualification and selection process.
• Manage sourcing activities relating to business models, via management of RFQ RFP & RFI, key sourcing processes and quotation analysis / negotiation.
• Monitor the project from launch to fully delivered as per the contract/agreement.
• Negotiating and achieving cost reductions and savings with suppliers/contractors for Capital Equipment and services
• Executing PO transactions in SAP & Ariba
• Manage the PO process and follow up overdue PO to ensure these are received and release payment on time
• Monitor the procurement environment to consistently try and improve costs and efficiency.

Key requirements:

• 3+ years' experience in a similar role
• IIPMM Certificate/Degree an advantage
• Ability to benchmark prices and negotiate terms with the suppliers
• Familiarity with running RFI / RFQ processes
• Previous SAP / Ariba experience beneficial
• Previous experience working on large Capital projects an advantage

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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