Strategic Category Buyer – Services & Packaging

Cpl Healthcare; Waterford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare in Waterford is seeking a Category Buyer to join the Group Procurement function, owning the Services category with scope to support Production Equipment, Consumables, Packaging and Ingredients as needed. The role reports to the Group Strategic Procurement Manager and partners with senior procurement and finance stakeholders across Ireland and the UK on project priorities.

You will lead sourcing, tendering, risk mitigation and supplier negotiations, while managing relationships and

Qualifications

• Attention to detail; capable of reviewing large data volumes.
• Ability to solve unstructured problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication, written and verbal.
• Collaborative, team-first; able to lead by example.
• Some exposure to Supply Chain and Project Management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• A relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promoting best-in-class procurement practices across the group.
• Developing sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
• Researching, sourcing and prequalifying new suppliers.
• Preparing tender documentation and analysing responses.
• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships and resolving disputes/claims.
• Reviewing and drafting contracts and terms of sale.
• Leading project deployment and change management.
• Reporting to senior management and executives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Project management exposure

Supply chain exposure

Education

Third-level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cpl Healthcare in Waterford is seeking a Category Buyer to join the Group Procurement function, owning the Services category with scope to support Production Equipment, Consumables, Packaging and Ingredients as needed. The role reports to the Group Strategic Procurement Manager and partners with senior procurement and finance stakeholders across Ireland and the UK on project priorities.

You will lead sourcing, tendering, risk mitigation and supplier negotiations, while managing relationships and