Principal Buyer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)

About Aerogen:

Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway Ireland with offices around the world Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards and ten-time winner of the Zenith award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America collectively our employees make a difference to patients lives every day having already reached 20 million patients in over 80 countries.

Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. We lead the way finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems all in the name of delivering better patient care.

Our business is growing rapidly across the globe and as we grow our core culture of We Care universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.

What is the role

The person in this role is an enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes and systems. Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to balance immediate/ long-term priorities and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity. Fostering a culture that promotes innovation and using knowledge sharing practices thrives on doing better for Aerogens patients. Ability to guide develop and enable a strong procurement team through coaching and development. Key objectives will be to support a team of buyers in the execution of projects to ensure they are delivered on time within budget with the target of maximizing profitability and achieving customer satisfaction

What are the key responsibilities

Support and provide leadership to a team of buyers to develop core competencies to ensure they are engaged and high performing with a focus on problem solving and teamwork to support the delivery of exceptional service to our customers.

Collaborating with Suppliers and Operations teams to identify and implement process costs and OTIF improvements.

Build and maintain standardized procurement processes employing a continuous improvement approach.

Source Negotiate and Review Supply Agreements with suppliers globally for a range of products to ensure cost effective and sustainable sourcing to achieve best price and value for Aerogen.

Evaluate and mitigate risks in the Supply Chain including Social and Environmental risks by developing and monitoring supplier market intelligence and component supply continuity plans.

Manage Supplier Relationships and evaluate Supplier Performance including sustainability practices and conduct regular Business Performance reviews.

Drive Supplier Development programs and continuous improvement initiatives to meet cost quality and delivery targets.

Build and maintain a yearly Savings Plan and support buyers in strategic negotiations. Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality service or sustainability standards.

Conduct regular cost analyses and identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining a focus on sustainability.

Participate in and facilitate New Product Introduction phase in/ out of products to minimize obsolescence and ensure time to market.

Develop enhance and expand Procurement Tool Kits using Power BI and other software.

Enable Buyers to set and monitor inventory level targets in line with company strategy.

Complete Special projects and assignments as requested.

Coordinate sourcing and procurement activities to meet launch timelines

What education and experience are required

A minimum of a level 8 degree in a relevant discipline (Business Supply Chain Management or a related field) masters degree is a plus.

5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement

Regulated environment experience is desirable (Medical Devices Pharma Automotive)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

What key skills will make you great at the role

Must have strong procurement experience with a continuous improvement mindset.

Team Development Experience with the ability to effectively develop Procurement team skillset.

Strong Negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.

High proficiency in excel/ data analytics with strong numeric skills with the ability to evaluate analyse and present data.

Strong Project Management Experience and cross-functional collaboration

Data driven decision making and risk management.

Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.

Effective Communication and strong interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in project management and reporting tools

What is it like to work at Aerogen

Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to#discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with understand that your life evolves through different stages and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Theres something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:

Excellent medical care.

Bonus & Pension.

Aerogen Connect our employee led programme which supports our global teams to unite and have fun.

We pledge 1% of profits and time to charities and organisations.

Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity inclusion and equality in the workplace. If you have any difficulty using our application process please contact us by emailing emailprotected. Please include your name and preferred method of contact.