Materials Management Specialist

Summary:
Our client, a biopharmaceutical company located in Cork, is looking for a Materials Management Specialist. The incumbent will deliver on timely implementations of Supplier Notifications by conducting detailed assessments of the notification, while working collaboratively with all internal departments and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards are adhered to.
• Lead and manage supplier changes assigned.
• Ensure that key stakeholders both internal & external are kept informed throughout the change control lifecycle process.
• Conduct detailed assessments of materials and supplier changes from a Safety, Quality, Technical and Supply perspective and proactively manage the implementation of changes through the site change control process.
• Provide ongoing input and support to the team members, support continuous process improvement initiatives, share their knowledge, and promote best practices.
• Participate in problem solving teams as necessary.
• Support the building and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for actively participating in the Tier process to manage supplier changes and proactively manage and resolve issues before they impact the business priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in a Supply Chain discipline.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical operations (e.g., manufacturing, quality, Supply Chain).
• Demonstrated understanding of the change control systems and processes in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of material qualification and / or supplier notifications.
• Experience dealing with external suppliers / partners. Lean Six Sigma qualification or experience in application of lean principles is desirable (but not essential).
• Project Management qualification is desirable (but not essential).
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development is desirable (but not essential).