Buyer & Demand Planner

The ideal candidate will provide an efficient, strategic and dedicated focus on the procurement service with structured flexibility to deliver best quality service and optimum value for money for the Uniphar Medtech supply chain function. This role is based in our Northern Cross office, Finglas Dublin 11. The candidate will be working in a team environment in conjunction with the Operations Team, Customer Service Team, Customers, Vendors and Sales Teams. They will demonstrate excellent external and internal customer focus throughout.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Provide an efficient, strategic procurement service with structured flexibility to deliver best quality of service and optimum value for money.Market analysis and inventory profiling to determine Min. Reorder Point and Min. Reorder Qty. parameters for forecasting and replenishment.Pro-actively identify, highlight to management and address potential issues with supply of inventoryMaintaining optimum stock levels to ensure continuity of supply to customers while also being mindful and focussed on working capital (stock holding) targets.Managing Slow Moving Stock and expiry datesCreation and issuing of purchase orders to suppliers, both inventory and non-inventory.Negotiate best possible price with suppliers where pre-determined pricing agreements do not applyIdentify potential procurement cost savingsMonitor and update purchase orders with latest supplier informationRegular data reporting and analysis supporting operational performance measurement and improvement of logistics processesCreate and maintain master data information in the system.Complete periodic reviews of stock levels and forecasted stock requirements based on the ever-changing needs of the business.Liaising with QCRS and managing vendor FSN, Recalls and product complaints.Role Requirements:High level of experience in a procurement role with experience in demand planning and forecasting essential, preferably within a healthcare environment.Third level qualification whilst not a pre-requisite would be an advantage.A self-motivated individual with a 'can do' approach, a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and assume new responsibilitiesStrong IT/computing skills including data retrieval, analysis and management reporting. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office suite, particularly Excel.Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and team approachProfessional and effective communicator both written and oral.Strong telephone skills.Effective negotiation skillsComfortable with ambiguity and the flexibility to adapt to a changing environmentResourcefulness in order to deliver a high quality serviceAn understanding of health and safety requirementsKnowledge of Warehouse Management Systems, ERP and MRPStrong analytical capability