Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Morgan McKinley; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Ireland is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to lead New Material Introduction and qualification for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement and suppliers to ensure materials meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data integrity and continuous improvement to support reliable supply and patient safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science or related discipline.
• 4+ years in Supply Chain or a technical role related to new product introduction in pharma.
• Strong knowledge of single-use materials and regulatory standards for their qualification.
• Experience with supplier change notifications and investigations.
• Knowledge of SAP systems, particularly master data and production execution modules.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end New Material Introduction (NMI) activities, from technical evaluation and supplier qualification through to successful site implementation.
• Plan, coordinate and execute qualification activities to ensure materials meet regulatory, safety, quality and product-specific requirements.
• Manage change controls and coordinate the resolution of gaps arising from Supplier Change Notifications (SCNs).
• Partner with Procurement, R&D, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Operations and suppliers to deliver material-related projects.
• Maintain approved materials lists and qualified materials databases to support effective material management.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve material-related issues, strengthen relationships and deliver value for the site.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science or related discipline

Tools

SAP Master Data

SAP Production Execution

Excel

Job description

Join a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment as a Supply Chain Specialist - where you'll play a key role in introducing, qualifying and managing materials essential to manufacturing operations.

Working across Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement and external suppliers, you'll help ensure materials meet stringent quality, safety and regulatory requirements while supporting reliable supply and operational performance.

This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement in an environment where quality and patient safety always come first.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end New Material Introduction (NMI) activities, from technical evaluation and supplier qualification through to successful site implementation.
• Plan, coordinate and execute qualification activities to ensure materials meet applicable regulatory, safety, quality and product-specific requirements.
• Manage change controls and coordinate the resolution of gaps arising from Supplier Change Notifications (SCNs).
• Partner with Procurement, R&D, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Operations and suppliers to deliver material-related projects.
• Maintain approved materials lists and qualified materials databases to support effective material management.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve material-related issues, strengthen relationships and deliver value for the site.
• Ensure materials are introduced in line with business schedules while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

What you'll bring

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science or a related discipline.
• Four plus years of experience in Supply Chain or a technical role associated with new product introduction within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of single-use materials and applicable regulatory standards for their qualification.
• Experience working with suppliers on material-related issues, including supplier change notifications and investigations.
• Knowledge of SAP systems, particularly master data and production execution modules.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.