BUYER PLANNER
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Job Reference Number |
14564321 |
Client ID: |
RI/CW116253 |
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Posted On: |
Feb 1 2012 |
Location: |
CONNAUGHT, GALWAY |
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Job Type: |
Contract
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Buyer/Planner (3 Month Contract) required by CareerWise Recruitment for our client based in Galway. A contract opportunity (3 months) has arisen for the role of a Temporary Buyer/Planner within the Galway Supply Chain function. The Buyer Planner will possess a strong conceptual knowledge of supply sources which are necessary to support healthcare manufacturing. He/She will be responsible for directing the purchasing and planning activity in line with company policies.
THE ROLE:
*Maintain a thorough knowledge of every aspect of inventory throughout the plant and ensure inventory goals are achieved.
*Planning and purchasing of the necessary materials from selected vendors to support production and assisting in the sourcing of vendors where necessary.
*Scheduling material through manufacturing to ensure production is supported at all times.
*Identify and develop systems solutions and enhancements to improve productivity.
*Sourcing of new raw materials / vendors where requires.
*Manage and control the material vendor base..
*Maintain a contract price file and approved vendor listing.
*Initiate cost reduction programmes where opportunities exist e.g. by pursuing new vendors for most cost effective purchases.
*Be proactive in auditing material vendors with relevant QA /Engineering personnel.
*Chair vendor meetings at the facility.
*Ensure all aspects of employee training and development are undertaken including timely performance appraisal and on-going counselling which will motivate and enhance staff performance.
*To develop and implement appropriate communication methods, this includes holding monthly meeting with staff.
*To constantly review and ensure a safe working environment within and that necessary training and awareness programmes are in place.
*To understand company rules/regulations and ensure staff conform to them.
*To ensure company integrity is upheld with all company vendors.
REQUIREMENTS:
*The suitable candidate should have at least 3-5 years? experience in supply chain\materials management.
*A relevant Third Level Degree with B. Comm or equivalent.
*Excellent working knowledge of SAP is essential, in addition to in-depth skills in
Microsoft EXCEL, ACCESS, PowerPoint, Word and ideally Visio.
*Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written are required.
CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your CV to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will be respected at all times.
Contact Tom Devaney on 00353 91 758771 for more information
Or apply on line on link below
CareerWise Recruitment
www.careerwise.ie
In Search of Excellence
Specialists in the recruitment of
Senior Management, Commercial,
Technical/Engineering,
Supply Chain & IT
personnel
Supporting Business Demands & Growth since 1999