Procurement Specialist

MeiraGTx; Shannon; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MeiraGTx is seeking a procurement professional to support Shannon manufacturing, covering services, materials and CAPEX in a GxP environment. You will collaborate with key stakeholders located in Shannon, UK and US to secure value, stable supply and compliant supplier arrangements.

The role requires agile sourcing, contract review, cost savings delivery and strong supplier management to support continuity of critical supplies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to GMP & GDP regulatory expectations.
• Strong analytical and project management skills are required.
• Experience across services, capital equipment, raw materials and finished pharmaceutical products; ability to review and negotiate contracts.
• Experience with GxP-regulated contracts; knowledge of change control and quality interfaces.
• ERP/MRP system knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and source suppliers through Tendering, evaluation and negotiation.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery, service levels and other commercial terms.
• Identify and implement cost savings and procurement improvements.
• Review supplier agreements for scope, pricing, terms and renewal.
• Manage supplier relationships and continuity, monitor performance and risk.
• Coordinate input from Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance and Legal for clear requirements and compliant agreements.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Cost savings

Stakeholder management

Agile procurement

GxP knowledge

ERP/MRP familiarity

Education

BSc/BA in a related field

CIPS qualification (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Key Job Purpose

Provide procurement support for the Shannon manufacturing business, part of the MeiraGTx Group, covering, services, materials and capital expenditure in a GxP environment. Working in an agile business environment, adapting rapidly to changing priorities whilst maintaining compliance as required in a GxP environment and a US listed business.

Supporting key stakeholders located in Shannon, UK and US in sourcing and supplier negotiations to deliver cost savings, favourable commercial terms and maintain continuity of critical supplies and services.

Major Responsibilities

Key stakeholders include Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, Finance and Legal.

Sourcing and negotiation

• Manage procurement activity from defining requirements and sourcing suppliers through tender evaluation, negotiation and contract. Ensure these reflect the requirements of key stakeholders at all stages of the process.
• Support key stakeholders in negotiations on price, payment terms, delivery, service levels and other commercial conditions, securing value appropriate to the company’s operational needs and financial position.
• Work in an agile manner by flexing the sourcing approach based on expenditure, criticality, risk and urgency as defined by key stakeholders.

Cost savings and expenditure management

• Identify cost savings and cost-avoidance opportunities across materials, services and capital expenditure and work with key stakeholders to prioritise and implement.
• Agree savings baselines and validate delivered benefits with Finance, distinguishing realised savings from cost avoidance.
• Challenge unnecessary commitments, minimum purchase requirements and inflexible contractual terms to support working capital management.

Commercial contract review

• Undertake substantive first-line reviews of supplier agreements, using approved templates, standard positions and escalation guidance agreed with Legal.
• Review and negotiate scope, deliverables, pricing, payment terms, acceptance criteria, service levels, warranties, renewal, termination and change-control provisions.
• Identify issues relating to confidentiality, liability, indemnities, intellectual property and other legal provisions; negotiate within agreed parameters and engage within Legal.
• Coordinate input from relevant key stakeholders so that technical, quality and operational requirements are clear and incorporated into the appropriate agreements.
• Maintain legal/procurement contract records and monitor key commercial dates, including renewals, notice periods and expiry dates.

Supplier management and continuity

• Develop effective relationships with critical suppliers and monitor delivery, service, cost and contractual performance.
• Identify procurement-related supply risks and work with stakeholders to establish proportionate mitigation measures, including alternative sources where appropriate.
• Address supplier performance issues and support/lead, as required, discussions to secure corrective action where appropriate; including supporting Quality in resolving issues involving GxP suppliers.

Flexible business partnership and procurement controls

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, Finance and Legal to prioritise procurement requirements and support timely decisions.
• Adapt quickly to changing business needs, balancing urgent operational requirements with longer-term value and risk management.
• Identify and implement practical improvements that simplify procurement, reduce turnaround times and strengthen control without adding unnecessary administration.

Key Performance Indicators

• Targets should be agreed in line with the company’s expenditure profile and operational priorities.
• Financial value: realised cost savings and separately reported cost avoidance, validated with Finance.
• Negotiation outcomes: improvements in pricing, payment terms, contractual flexibility and total cost of ownership.
• Procurement delivery: completion of priority sourcing and procurement projects within timelines agreed with key stakeholders reflecting the business needs and priorities.
• Contract review effectiveness: quality and completeness of first-line reviews, enabling focused and proportionate Legal review and escalation.
• Supply continuity and supplier performance: timely identification and resolution of procurement-related risks and supplier issues.
• Procurement control: compliance with purchasing approvals, accurate supplier and pricing records, and timely action on contract renewals and notice periods.

Key Job Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions and works well in group problem solving situations.
• Commercial acumen– gets involved in the support of strategic decision-making within the business as an influencer. Able to understand company finances, resourcing and the ultimate aims of the business.
• Cost Consciousness - works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Quality Management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Contract Review and Legal Awareness - demonstrates the ability to interpret and negotiate commercial agreements, identify contractual risk, distinguish procurement matters from issues requiring Legal or Quality review, and communicate practical risk-based recommendations to stakeholders.

Job Background

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to quality and regulatory systems GMP & GDP.
• Strong analytical and project management skills are required.
• Experience across a range of services, capital equipment, raw materials and finished pharmaceutical products. Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts; able to identify legal and commercial risk and work effectively with in-house or external Legal counsel.
• Experience with GxP-regulated contracts for facilities, engineering and services in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other regulated life-sciences environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP/GDP expectations and the interaction between commercial agreements, quality agreements, technical specifications, validation requirements and change control.
• Experience of ERP/MRP system usage a distinct advantage.
• Strong communications skills with a consultative approach to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders across the business.
• Preferable BSc/BA degree and/or a professional procurement qualification such as CIPS.