Company description: Fannin Limited is part of DCC Vital.
At Fannin we provide the medical devices, pharmaceuticals and diagnostic products that help healthcare professionals and patients across the Island of Ireland and the UK manage illness and restore health.
But what we deliver is more than simply the mechanics of treatment, we seek to be the best service provider of Medical Devices, Medicines and Services to the healthcare sector.
With the heritage of care giving dating back to 1829 we have track record in medical supplies and pharmaceutical distribution to support our claims.
We deliver confidence in our ability and with the backing of DCC, one of Irelands largest PLCs, we have the financial strength to sustain and develop our business which is underpinned by our dedicated workforce.
For information aboutjob opportunities at Fannin and across the wider DCC Vital business, please visit the DCC Vital career site at Job description: Purchasing Administrator The Opportunity The main responsibility is to manage inventory levels to achieve customer service targets while minimising stock issues and ensuring stock levels targets are achieved and exceeded and to assist the buying in of goods and services as required by the organisation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The principal duties and responsibilities for this position include: Satisfying customer demand and achieving the organisations stock objectives Using SAP MRP system to optimise stock, i.e.
minimise stock outages, obsolescence, and back orders, for a portfolio of suppliers.
Develop stock requirement forecasts as required Goods receipt processing and supplier account query investigation Expediting outstanding POs and ensure up to date information on all POs is available Ensure SAP product database is accurate and up to date for all data elements Ensure 'Return to Vendor' process is expedited and up to date.
Production of stock and supplier reports as required.
Adherence to all policies and procedures as per quality and process SOPs.
Procuring\| freight services that are cost effective and of a high quality.
The above represents a non-exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities within the department.
Other duties may be assigned by the manager/team leader or his/her nominee.
Experience & profile: A third level qualification in PMM, Business administration, Purchasing or similar is desirable Several years purchasing experience minimum.
Experience in GDP/GMP environment is desirable.
Experience of the Pharmaceutical/hospital/healthcare supply chain would be an advantage.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, with SAP MRP experience desirable.
Pleasant, confident manner and good verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to analyse large amount of data and present in an understandable manner.
Capable of working without close supervision as well as a member of a team.
Strong internal & external customer focus.
Attention to detail is essential.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage a multitasking environment Other Information: DCC Vital is an Equal Opportunity Employer Clean drivers license.
Available to work outside of normal office hours and weekends, from time to time.
Occasional national & international travel may be required.
Please note although the above is a description of the requirements of the role, as stated in your contract of employment, you may be required to carry out other reasonable duties as the Company may require from time to time.
Please note that all DCC Vital staff work within quality management systems and that all the above will apply to the product portfolio.
Skills: SAP Excel Attention to Detail
