Supplier Engineer

Cregg Recruitment are currently hiring a Supplier Engineer to work in a large medical device in Cork for more information, call Stephen Coen 0861030418 or stephencoen@cregg.ie .

In a general sense the Supplier Engineering Team is responsible for the technical leadership for material change management in the supply chain in support of business continuity. The team is also responsible for the transfer in, and integration of, New Products into manufacturing sites and achieving year-on-year material cost reduction targets.

• Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team
• Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes
• Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s)
throughout the Supply Chain.
• Transferring and implementing processes either from development or from another
manufacturing facility.
• Project planning, in detail, in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which
complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
• Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
• Identify and escalate unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.
• Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing,
Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier
Management.
• Demonstrates Technical skills in Commodity Management.
• Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and
Service.

• 3-5 years’ work experience in Supplier Engineering role or similar field. 
• HETAC Level 8 degree required. 
• Working knowledge and application of business and technical concepts, procedures and practices required for all aspects of Supplier Management.
• General knowledge of complimentary industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Previous experience of managing changes from a supplier management perspective desirable