Buyer

Morgan McKinley; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Buyer / Planner for a pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation in Ireland. You will ensure materials are available to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 3–5 years in procurement or materials management, with strong SAP/MRP experience. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to mitigate risks and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in procurement, planning or materials management.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or regulated manufacturing desirable.
• Strong SAP / MRP experience.
• Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Execute MRP planning through SAP and ensure materials are available when required.
• Raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging and consumables.
• Monitor supplier performance, deliveries and expedite critical materials.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stocks and reorder parameters.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering and suppliers.
• Identify supply risks and support continuity planning.
• Maintain GMP, GDP and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

MRP planning

Supplier management

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer / Planner to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation. This is a key role responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining effective inventory levels and supplier performance

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Execute MRP planning through SAP and ensure materials are available when required.
• Raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging and consumables.
• Monitor supplier performance, deliveries and expedite critical materials.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stocks and reorder parameters.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering and suppliers.
• Identify supply risks and support continuity planning.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, GDP and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in procurement, planning or materials management.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or regulated manufacturing is desirable.
• Strong SAP / MRP experience.
• Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.