Cregg recruitment is currently hiring for a Procurement Specialist to work with a large multinational medical device company in Galway. For more information on this role, please call Mark Halligan 091 700 814 or email markhalligan@cregg.ie

Experience in buyer/planner, procurement, supplier engineer, sourcing background roles advised to apply

**Permanent position**

Job Purpose

You will concentrate on all aspects of supplier selection, supplier process & material changes and technical support for all purchased commodities in BSC Galway. The Supplier Engineering Team is responsible for the technical leadership and resolution of non-conformances within the supply chain and achieving year-on-year material cost reduction targets. This specific role would mainly support the NPD processes from supplier engineering perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Team Member on Teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier Management of Acquisitions.

• Demonstrates Technical skills in risk management and remediation.

• Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.

• Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.

• Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise. Works with Quality, Procurement & Business Units to resolve issues and disposition product.

• Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.

• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.

• Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers

• Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements

• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.

• Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.

• Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team

• Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes

• Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in Supplier Engineering role or similar field. 

• HETAC Level 8 (NFQ 240 credits) degree required. 

• Working knowledge and application of business and technical concepts, procedures and practices required to successfully integrate new acquisitions.

• Knowledge to scope, plan and execute risk review and successfully remediate risks highlighted as a result of the review process.

• General knowledge of complimentary industry practices, techniques, and standards.

• Previous experience of managing acquisitions from a supplier management perspective desirable