Supply Chain Manager - Purchasing Locations: Ireland - Cork
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R0040937
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Job Description Knowledge:
Able to develop solutions to a wide range of moderately complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong time management skills.
Has an aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements.
Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, distribution requirements planning, production scheduling, Oracle/DB2/Access databases, and Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel) as relates to business needs.
Proficiency in ERP system software, with emphasis on Operations/Supply Chain functionality.
Customer, Patient & Supplier focused, Global mindset, End-to-End (Supply Chain) thinker.
Quality & Compliance (GMP) experience.
Proven Leader, Strong character, Influencer with high Organizational, Interpersonal, and Change Management skills.
A Target & Results driven individual, who thrives in competitive and challenging environments.
Organize effectively all Direct Material requirements in line with Global MPS demands for Commercial/Clinical requirements.
Collaborate effectively across the wider Gilead organization such as Global Procurement, Strategic Suppliers, Operations, Finance, and all Quality functions.
Maintain Inventory within targets whilst minimizing excess, obsolete, and expiring material inventories to fully support the site.
Specific Education & Experience Requirements: Relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or
Relevant experience and a MA/MBA.
Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.
Specific Job Responsibilities: Works on problems of a moderately complex scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Manages operations and may manage tasks and performance of assigned group of staff in the Supply Chain department, in accordance with the budget.
If responsible for personnel management, selects, develops, and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Responsible for implementing and providing input to the planning of activities related to the material purchase, material control, inventory control, and shipping/receiving and stores functions, in support of Gilead's existing and future business plans.
Works on material schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with production and engineering. Provides business solutions in support of Supply Chain planning.
Maintains and assists with the implementation of Supply Chain policies, procedures, techniques, standards, and systems. Contributes to the development of complex new concepts, techniques, and standards.
Assists with the preparation of project plans and manages projects to successful and timely completion. Provides expertise to the team and functional areas to anticipate and identify complex project issues which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals.
Reviews and assists with planning requirements for business operations. Acts as an advisor to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
Supports the execution of supply chain planning initiatives to achieve departmental targets.
Develops and maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities. Simplifies externally-facing documentation to the benefit of customers. Assists in the review and editing of complex regulatory documents.
Negotiates contracts with suppliers/vendors to secure best pricing for the business. Monitors and reports the cost, schedules, and performance aspects for contracts.
Analyzes systems and processes and impact on business performance. Develops tools needed to support division Center of Excellence Service Teams action.
Frequently collaborates with other departments, to ensure functional area resources are sufficient to achieve project goals and objectives.
Acts as a relationship manager for cross-functional or external contacts. Involved in the earliest stage of partner relationships to help build solid foundations for collaboration.
May recommend and assist with the integration of new technologies and/or new processes as needed, to reduce costs.
May assist in the development of operational functional requirements and business process flow architecture of ERP functions and features, in support of Gilead's existing and future business plans.
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