Direct Buyer - 6 Month Temporary Contract

Resumeset; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Buyer for a 6-month temporary contract in Dublin. The role involves purchasing materials for production, maximizing lean supply methods, and leading resolution programs with suppliers. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing. The position requires strong relationship-building skills and a continuous improvement mindset. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of procurement methods, tools, processes, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials to support production and service.
• Maximise ‘Lean supply’ methods for delivery and inventory objectives.
• Monitor metrics on delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and service.
• Lead resolution programs with suppliers.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Job description

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Buyer - 6 months Temporary Contract at our facility in Swords, Dublin

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Purchase materials to support production and service in line with business needs.
• Maximise the use of ‘Lean supply’ methods to meet delivery and inventory objectives.
• Monitor key metrics in the areas of on-time delivery, inventory, cost, quality and service to achieve agreed targets with suppliers.
• Lead all significant issue resolution programs with suppliers in conjunction with Engineering and Quality.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Limited - Swords (siemens-healthineers.com)

Your qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience within Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Your attributes and skills:

• You are a team player, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• You have a good working knowledge of procurement methods, tools, processes and reports.
• You are a problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• You are self-directing, goal orientated and able to prioritize your workload.

Our global team:

We are a team of more than 70,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture:

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

Check our Careers Site at Jobs at Siemens Healthineers (siemens-healthineers.com)

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

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