Supply Chain Sourcing Manager

Cpl in partnership with SK biotek Ireland is seeking to recruit a

Supply Chain Sourcing Manager on a permanent basis.

Location: Swords Campus

ABOUT US?

SK biotek Ireland, an SK Pharmteco company, is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, US, France and Ireland. We are part of the wider SK Inc. with revenues of $88 billion in 2022. Our mission is to ‘make what matters for a healthy, happier world’ , from grams to tonnes. The Swords Campus has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients (APIs),Highly Potent Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients and Chemical Intermediates for almost 60 years. With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities, and facilities we have made some of the world’s most important medicines and continue to do so.Further information on SK Pharmteco can be found at

Current Need:

SK Biotek Ireland are currently seeking to recruit a Supply Chain Sourcing Manager, reporting to the Supply Chain Director at their Swords facility.

Position Description:

• Develop, implement and manage Procurement and Sourcing strategies - across Direct and Indirect Category Portfolios - that are informed by market expertise and that drive margin performance, support business growth and secure continuity of supply.

• Design, implement and manage Supply Planning strategies that support on time and in full delivery across development and commercial projects.

• Foster the continued development of individuals and team; shaping a ‘can do’, customer-focused culture centred on delivery, learning and innovation.

• Embed robust Supplier Segmentation and Supplier Relationship Management processes that enable the business to leverage supplier capabilities; realise cost savings, enhance sustainability performance, and reduce supply risk exposure.

• Collaborate closely with Capital Project Teams to shape commercial strategy for Capital Projects – leading evaluation, selection and management of Architect/Engineering firms, Construction Contractors and Equipment Suppliers.

• Oversee the development of contracts, contractual relationships, and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in the delivery of goods and services.

• Build effective collaboration with global Supply Chain and Procurement teams to drive value creation and realise benefit.

• Lead annual Procurement Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting processes.

• Manage resolution of Supplier Quality issues - Vendor Non-Conformances, CAPAs and Deviations.

• Assure compliance with Company Policies, Procedures and Business Rules and with local and international regulatory requirements (SOX, GMP, SHE etc …).

Minimum Requirements:

• Pharma /Healthcare industry experience would be advantageous.

• Professional Procurement qualifications and/or Business, Chemistry, Engineering or Supply Chain Degree.

• Demonstrated track-record of achievement in Procurement, Sourcing or Supply Chain context.

• Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.

• Good problem solver with strong interpersonal skills.

• Good working knowledge of SAP.

• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills.

• Experience in new product introduction would be an advantage.

Why choose a career at SK biotek?

A chance to work with a world leader in contract development and manufacturing in a fast passed, dynamic and growing company

• Excellent opportunities for career enhancement and personal development

• Competitive base salary & shift allowance

• Annual bonus linked to base salary

• A well-established further education program.

• Pension scheme

• Private Health Insurance

SK pharmteco is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.