Operational Procurement Specialist

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Operational Procurement Specialist

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Operational Procurement Specialist at our facility in Swords, Dublin

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Capable of fostering strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholder sand Suppliers.
• Advance the performance and optimize the operational supply base including the development of underperforming and risk suppliers.
• Support New Product Introduction project activities.
• Lead major cross functional projects representing Operational Procurement.
• Manage resourcing/dual source procurement programs in alignment with Strategic Procurement.
• Support the buying team with supplier escalations to resolution.
• Support the Operational Procurement Manager with attendance at various meetings and DOA.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Limited - Swords (siemens-healthineers.com)

Your qualifications and experience:

• Batchelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience within a Planning, Logistics or Procurement function, preferably in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Direct buying experience an advantage.
• Proven experience working within a complex supply chain and leading supply issues to resolution.

Your attributes and skills:

• Team Player, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to conduct and lead meetings effectively across various functions.
• Good working knowledge of procurement tools, processes, methods, and reports.
• Ability to work on own initiative with problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
• Project Management skills: ability to implement process improvements at a site and team level to completion.
• Analytical skills: the ability to collate and analyse data for appropriate decision making.

Our global team:

We are a team of more than 70,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare to help improve people's lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture:

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

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