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　　Position Title: Buyer

　　Location: Dublin, Ireland

　　Department: Procurement

　　Reporting To: Purchasing Manager

　　Responsible For (Staff): No

　　Basic Function:

　　The Buyer will be a critical part of the PCI Procurement team. This role will be directly responsible for the purchasing of components and raw materials for our commercial packing business.

　　The Buyer will procure component parts using MRP to fulfill key customer requirements according to the standard procurement and inventory management processes. The Buyer will follow business rules that govern lot sizes, lead times, and other parameters of orders. The Buyer will also take responsive action to key customer changes in specifications, order quantity, or delivery dates. Play a key role in the continuous improvement of PCI’s processes and information.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSILBILITES

　　Purchase component parts to fulfill key customer Binding Forecasts and/or P.O.s for Packaged Product.

　　Review and Analyze inventory on hand ensuring additional components are placed on order to fulfill customer orders.

　　Handle purchasing contracts of larger/significant value or importance.

　　Obtain approval for P.O.s in accordance with approval authorization levels prior to placement with supplier.

　　Ensure on-time delivery of component parts and communicate any issues with on-time delivery.

　　Expedite overdue component purchase orders with vendors to support production and facilities activity.

　　Expedite component purchase orders with vendors that are required to fulfill customer orders having less than standard lead time. Effectively communicate cost impact to Business Unit to pass onto customers.

　　Facilitate QA to ensure timely release of components.

　　Re-plan and reschedule component open orders in reaction to customer changes to quantity or ship date of their orders.

　　Ensure approved artwork specifications are sent to vendors at time of order placement.

　　Support with new vendor set up within Salesforce.

　　Monitors material status and effectively communicates ppv.

　　Acquire and negotiate pricing with vendors.

　　Manage and monitor Open Order Book with vendors.

　　Coordinate with the Business Units to document any quantity, specification, and due date changes for any customer purchase orders.

　　Works closely with related departments (NPI, PMs, quality, engineering, planning and operations) and provides cross-functional initiatives to improve service levels for both internal and external customers.

　　Performs other duties as assigned by Purchasing Manager.

　　Required:

　　Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 2-5 years related experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related field.

　　College Level Mathematical Skills

　　Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.

　　Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.

　　High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms.

　　Preferred:

　　Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.

　　Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.

　　Ability to display a willingness to make decisions.

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced environment daily.

　　Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

　　Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future (https://pci.com/)

　　Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

　　PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

　　Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

　　At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.

　　PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled