40 Purchasing jobs in Ireland

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**Job Description**
**Supply Chain Executive, Production Planner ( FTC 11 Months)**
As a Production Planner at Takeda's Bray site, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining robust production and packaging schedules that ensure the timely and efficient delivery of products to global markets. You will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and technical teams to manage planning activities, support new product introductions (NPIs), and ensure resource alignment with strategic business objectives. This role requires strong analytical thinking, planning expertise, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Create monthly production plans based on fixed order data
+ Collaborate with technical departments to incorporate project, upgrade, or NPI impacts into schedules
+ Generate production shift plans for budget (MRP) and mid-year commitment (MYC); perform capacity analysis
+ Prepare business scenario plans for future opportunities or NPI rollouts
+ Ensure accurate product costing data is provided
+ Coordinate Material Review Board activities
+ Meet monthly reporting deadlines with internal stakeholders
+ Manage and maintain planning modules in SAP
+ Track and secure progress of NPIs and sample orders
+ Lead continuous improvement projects in the Planning & Supply Chain Department
+ Align closely with materials planners to ensure component availability
+ Manage packaging schedules to meet product launch timelines
+ Represent the planning function in key meetings (e.g. with SLT, Packaging)
+ Monitor and report on planning-related KPIs
+ Communicate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., external supply, internal Takeda sites, GD&L)
**Skills & Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
+ Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in pharmaceutical planning or supply chain roles
+ Strong knowledge of E2E supply chain processes and digital planning tools (SAP preferred)
+ Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable plans
+ Strong decision-making and stakeholder management capabilities across local and regional levels
+ Effective communicator, confident in influencing cross-functional teams and managing diverse opinions
+ Experienced in supporting digital transformation and innovation within planning processes
+ Familiarity with GMP/GxP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
+ Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
+ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
+ Committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and driving results
This role plays a critical part in supporting Takeda's mission to ensure uninterrupted product supply and successful product launches while fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation.
**What you can look forward to with us:**
+ Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
+ Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
+ Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants' cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
+ Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
+ Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
+ Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
+ Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
+ Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
+ Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
+ Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
+ Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.
**More about us:**
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
**Empowering our people to shine:**
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
**Locations**
Bray, Ireland
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
**Time Type**
Full time

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
**We are PCI.**
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
**Summary of Role**
The Purchasing Manager will lead the Dublin team of 3 buyers supporting the Commercial business segment. Responsible for all aspects of material purchasing and raw inventory management, site supplier performance management, cost savings, and strategic initiatives. Additional responsibility for site indirect purchasing of both MRO/supplies and services. You will partner closely with global supply chain and site business unit operations to support new and existing business and customer needs.
**Key** **Responsibilities**
+ Lead a team of procurement professionals creating a culture of accountability, results driven, cost focused, and a customer service mindset. Develop talent pool and build people capability.
+ Set goals to track KPI's and measure results in accordance with the site's vision and goals of 2-3% savings year over year. Utilize data analytics to review supplier performance on KPI's and drive continuous improvements.
+ Support existing and new component purchases with the selection of the most capable, cost-effective suppliers to meet the material specifications.
+ Lead supplier negotiations to drive lower costs, establish rebate programs and improve payment and delivery terms.
+ Drive Vendor Management to ensure the highest level of quality and service. Selects and partners with key suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery of products.
+ Lead, manage and align with Global procurement initiatives for PCI to define procurement strategies that are industry leading and harmonize across PCI network.
+ Partner with key functions, including finance, estimating, engineering, quality, business development, and operations to drive results that align to the site's goals and objectives.
+ Develop innovative and bold strategies to drive savings in new ways while managing, engaging, and promoting continuous cost reduction and quality improvement efforts.
+ Proactively manage procurement projects through prioritization and active communication.
+ Generate accurate spend reports presented in a way that adds value and drives clear action and ownership.
+ Be a liaison between vendors, quality, business units, and operations teams, to deal with material or service issues in a timely fashion.
+ Manage contracts, economic order quantities, delivery schedules, and audits of spend. Develop and manage resource planning, procurement budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
+ Identify and leverage opportunities for continuous improvement and manage financial risk. Analyse purchase price variances compared to quote.
+ Develop strong relationships with all internal shareholders to maintain positive relations with peers and the site leadership team to ensure key deliverables are met.
+ Ensure that all components will run on selected PCI machines for production. Manage inventory levels, warehouse capacity, and slow-moving inventory.
+ This position may require overtime and/or weekend work. This position may require travel by airplane and/or car up to 25% of the year.
+ Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules. Ensure adherence to all company policies and processes for the entire Procurement team.
+ Attendance to work is an essential function of this position.
+ Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
+ Ensure safe work practices are being followed at all times, report any near misses immediately to the EHS Department.
+ Carry out various other additional tasks that may be required from time to time in accordance with the overall goal of the company.
**Knowledge / Skills & Experience**
**Essential:**
+ Batchelor's Degree in a related field and/or 5-10 years related experience, with 3-5 leadership experience
+ College Level Mathematical Skills
+ Advanced computer skills: Ability to perform the most complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs
+ Full Professional Proficiency: ability to speak fluent English, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs
+ High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms.
+ High Standard of Report Writing
+ Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
+ Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
+ Ability to travel.
+ Ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
+ Problem solving
+ Experience working in a fast-paced environment
+ Ability to lead dept, prioritise work and adapt to change -
+ Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate should display a dynamic and proactive approach to manage problems.
+ Self-motivated with a results driven approach.
+ Flexibility to work across different shifts on request in line with business needs.
+ Proven track record of showing how results were delivered through management/leadership of others.
+ Capability to set clear goals, communicate these clearly and ensure progress to completion meeting predefined targets.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
**Desirable:**
+ Supply chain experience with a multi-site manufacturing operation, with global experience preferred.
+ Healthcare and/or pharma experience preferred but not required.
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Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future ( Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:**
_PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status._
_At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture._
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don't say no, we figure out how.
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

**About Abbott**
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
**Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny**
Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.
**This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:**
As a Procurement Specialist-Injection Molding Tooling, you will manage the procurement process for capital tooling for plastics and metal stamping including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and development of strategies to support cost reduction, quality improvements and risk mitigation.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Manage relationships with selected suppliers, acting as the primary interface between them and internal functions.
+ Oversee supplier pricing and cost structures to optimize capital budgets.
+ Lead cost reduction initiatives through competitive tendering, negotiation, and identification of opportunities with existing and potential suppliers.
+ Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and user departments to enhance the supply chain and reduce lead times and inventory liabilities.
+ Identify potential risks to supply continuity early and provide effective solutions to mitigate them.
+ Collaborate effectively as a team member, especially in Abbott GPS initiatives.
+ Ensure compliance with ADC quality systems, good manufacturing practices, corporate regulations, and EHS standards.
+ Maintain accurate training records to comply with ETMS/ISO training requirements.
+ Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and training requirements.
**Education and Experience:**
+ NFQ Level 8 qualification in Business, Supply Chain, or related Engineering/Science discipline.
+ A minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role.
+ Experience in plastic molding and/or tooling.
+ Substantial procurement experience, including cost reduction initiatives and change implementation.
+ Understanding of the injection mold tool build process and capital equipment purchasing.
+ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines while being flexible to adapt to changing priorities.
+ Knowledge of GMP regulations and standards.
+ Proficient in MS Office and capable of analyzing complex issues effectively.
+ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of accuracy.
**What we Offer:**
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
+ Family health insurance,
+ Excellent pension scheme
+ Life assurance
+ Career Development
+ Fantastic new facility
+ Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
We are currently hiring a Senior Global Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Dublin. The Senior Global Supply Chain Planner (GSP) is responsible for the short-term, long-term, or E2E range supply chain planning activities and controlling the flow of product globally between manufacturing sites and the distribution centers. The objective is to meet market demand and optimize inventory levels in our supply network. To achieve this, the GSP must build strong relationships with supply sites, brand operation managers, ECM managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Distribution, the Affiliates, and other stakeholders. The GSP knows the business and can anticipate future opportunities and risks and continuously looks to raise the bar to ensure success for AbbVie and assurance of supply for our patients.
Responsibilities
+ Daily contact with one or more supply plants (internal and external) to coordinate the supply of finished products, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients or supporting materials
+ Support financial plan/LRP cycles by providing required data and input to long-term supply strategy
+ Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments
+ Ensure SAP and JDA are kept up to date with the latest information and that customers are informed timely of supply updates and risks
+ Participate in plant meetings to review and improve performance
+ Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations
+ Drive continuous improvements and participate in initiatives led by other colleagues
+ Offer innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and to address challenges in the Global Supply Planner function
+ Execute financial processes including hedging, inventory reserve review, and product scrapping
+ Support artwork changes by coordinating related supply activity
+ Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes
+ Influence others when needed through use of SME knowledge and enterprise view
+ Support S&OE process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution
+ Onboard/train new employees
+ Act as a project lead when required
Qualifications
+ Bachelor or Master level, preferably in operations, supply chain or business management
+ 3-5 years' work experience in a similar environment
+ Must be experienced with ERP systems, preferably SAP
+ Be a team player with a focus on improvement and a strong drive for results
+ Must possess high-level analytical skills
+ Excellent written and oral communication is required
+ Excellent organizational skills are required
+ Proven strong problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
+ Ability to step into leadership role when required
+ Persistent, resilient and resourceful when confronted with obstacles, and resolved issues in a timely manner
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community? Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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We are seeking a finance-driven, detail-oriented Freight Invoice & Cost Analyst with proven expertise in SAP to take ownership of freight cost validation, rate management, and invoice reconciliation. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance in our global transportation spend. You'll work closely with logistics vendors and internal finance teams to manage freight payments, monitor accruals, and support financial reporting - all within SAP and Excel-based systems. Key Responsibilities Validate and reconcile freight invoices using SAP, ensuring alignment with contracts, rate tables, and shipment data Manage and maintain freight rate structures, vendor master data, and cost center allocations in SAP Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with logistics service providers (LSPs) to prevent overbilling and ensure compliance Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate payment processing Prepare and analyze freight cost reports and spend trends using SAP, Excel, and Power BI Support monthly freight accruals, journal entries, and assist in financial closing activities Drive process improvements across freight settlement and cost tracking functions Requirements 2+ years of experience in freight settlement, transportation finance, or logistics accounting Strong hands-on experience with SAP (TM, MM, or FI/CO modules preferred) Proficient in Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, PivotTables); Power BI experience is an advantage Understanding of freight billing practices, rate contracts, and cost center structures High attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Effective communicator, capable of working cross-functionally across finance, logistics, and vendor teams Nice to Have Exposure to global freight operations or multi-modal transport billing Experience with third-party freight audit platforms Background in financial controls or audit environments Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the required criteria will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding. Skills: TimeManagement Communication SAP Auditing Benefits: Work From Home

Indirect Procurement Specialist Are you looking to join one of Ireland's most successful food retail, wholesale and foodservice companies? My client is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic and progressive team. You will ideally have experience in IT procurement as this is your primary portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leader. Package Salary - very competitive doe Bonus Pension Life Assurance Staff discount Responsibilities of this Indirect Procurement Specialist job include: Devise, own and drive the associated procurement category strategies and manage instore packaging as well as any other categories as they arise Analyse areas of spend as per the Indirect Procurement Contracts Database to identify sourcing initiatives to pursue Input into the preparation of annual budgets and provision of data to the Finance Teams across the business Take the lead in negotiation with suppliers Manage the set of Indirect Procurement Suppliers and reviewing requests for new suppliers Improve and develop all procurement processes and operational management requirements such as contracting reports, risk exposure databases, and vendor SRM frameworks Requirements for this Indirect Procurement Specialist job include: 5 years of commercial experience preparing and leading out negotiations on high value contracts Preferably of an IT Portfolio Marketing predominantly, also Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, or property (key cost areas) Direct or Indirect Procurement Influencing stakeholders up to and including Exec level Negotiation skills Flexibility and resilience Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted. #AISAOI Skills: Purchasing Buyer Procurement Retail Food Buyer

Job Title:Purchasing Lead Cental Major Project Location: Cental Engineering HQ, Carlow (with occasional site travel) Reports To: Project Manager Liaises With: Fabrication Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Stores, Ardmac PM, Planning, QA/QC, Commercial, Vendors Purpose of the Role: To lead all procurement activities for Cental's major modular data centre project, ensuring materials, consumables, and services are purchased in line with project schedules, specifications, and cost constraints. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute the project purchasing plan aligned to the master schedule and production phases (FAB, Electrical Fit-Out, Testing and site transfer). Liaise with Design and Project Engineering to finalise BOMs. Engage and manage vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to spec, lead times, and quality expectations. Place and track orders via Centals ERP system. Manage long lead item visibility and ensure no fabrication or install downtime due to procurement delays. Attend weekly project reviews and supplier meetings. Ensure full traceability and material compliance documentation for QA/QC handover. Track and report purchasing KPIs: OTIF (On Time in Full), cost variance, and supplier performance. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in project procurement within construction, MEP or manufacturing. Strong ERP/system skills Excellent communication and vendor management skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced modular delivery environment.

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join Bus Eireann. The Procurement Specialist is a key member of the Procurement team. This person must have a minimum level 6 qualification in Public Procurement with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Public Procurement. Experience in tendering in the utilities sector, under EU directive, 2014/25/EU desirable. The person will be responsible for the management of successful tendering and contract management of goods and services for the whole company. A Procurement Specialist for Bus Eireann must have the fundamental values of integrity, honesty, civility and ethical principles at work. They must have experience in the various tendering procedures, such as Frameworks, Qualification systems, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, Competitive Dialogue and the Negotiated procedure. All procurement processes and decisions must in all respects be non-discriminatory, fair, equitable and ensure Value for Money. For more information and the , please click here. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Supply Chain Planner - 12-month contract - Galway This role is critical to our client, ensuring that strategic and operational information, reports, and metrics are available to share with others in the business as needed.Driving and collating concise, clear data, completing detailed analysis, and reporting on the achievement of targets and identifying any corrective actions within the supply chain area is one of the fundamental aspects of this role. Understanding and reviewing of business processes to drive operational efficiency through standardisation and automation of materials management transactions. Responsibilities: Support the Global supply chain function by building tools and processes to collate data from a range of sources. Ability to independently data mine multiple large, complex datasets to answer specific questions. Curiosity to dig deeper and access other documentation sources to understand the data. Ability to perform quantitative analysis and utilize data modelling techniques to generate insights and highlight opportunities. Present data and associated business insights on Supply Chain performance to key stakeholders. Develop competency through researching the latest Data Management capabilities and potential further education Translate inventory strategies into executable plans and communicate these to manufacturing sites Coordinate, facilitate, and drive improvement in Site review meetings processes. Collaborate with management teams on ID Global inventory management strategy, in alignment with the overall Supply Chain strategy; Works cross-functionally to drive inventory optimization and management of on-hand raw materials and components Material operations - Proactively identifies potential business issues and/or supply constraints, develops risk mitigation plans, and acts asa point of escalation for Material supply issues within the business unit Ensures accurate data reporting, in particular to MRP system data, and asks appropriate questions to improve reporting processes and drive meaningful discussion Drives efficiency and standardisation in supply chain business processes across the sites. Requirements: Primary Degree in Engineering, Business, Maths, or Data Science is a prerequisite, and a Masters degree in one of these subjects is desirable Knowledge of Supply Chain is a distinct advantage, including SAP knowledge. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work with complex data sets are necessary. Experience with analytical tools such as Alteryx, Power BI (preferred) or other analytical tools. Ability to travel globally as required (with advance planning) A clear desire to build a career in a major Global multinational organisation. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team through college programs, part-time work or personal time activities. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Deirdre Moran. Skills: SAP Supply Chain Advanced Excel