Strategic Site Procurement Lead - Pharma, Dublin Pike

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

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POSITION SUMMARY The Site Procurement Senior Specialist is responsible for executing site‑level procurement activities in alignment with Category Strategies, the Global Procurement Policy, and local regulatory requirements. The role acts as the primary procurement interface for the site, ensuring continuity of operations, cost control, supplier performance, and compliance. The Site Procurement Senior Specialist collaborates closely with site stakeholders, suppliers, Category Management, and Transactional Procurement teams to deliver efficient, compliant, and value‑adding procurement outcomes within the defined site‑managed scope.

What you’ll do A. Site Procurement Operations&Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as the primary procurement interface for site stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, H&S, HR, Finance, Administration)

Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning and Manufacturing to develop purchasing plans supporting daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational needs

Coordinate with site stakeholders to manage demand planning for critical materials, special delivery requirements, and annual order volumes

Participate actively in site projects (investment, optimization, improvement) to ensure procurement involvement from early stages

Support the Senior Procurement Site Leader in achieving site objectives related to supply continuity, cost control, compliance, and performance

B. Sourcing&Contract Management (Local / Site Scope)

Execute sourcing activities for site‑managed spend in line with applicable Category Strategies and Procurement Policy

Support the preparation of RFx, bid analysis, supplier evaluations, and award recommendations

Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with local/site‑level suppliers within defined scope and approval limits

Support contract drafting, negotiation, signature coordination, and renewal management for site‑managed suppliers

Ensure site‑level execution and compliance with category sourcing strategies and supplier panels

C. Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P)&Demand Execution

Support resolution of procure‑to‑pay exceptions

Guide and influence requesters in the use of approved procurement tools, catalogues, and sourcing channels

D. Supplier Management, Performance&Incident Handling

Act as the primary procurement escalation point for site‑level supply, quality, service, or commercial incidents

Coordinate incident resolution with stakeholders, suppliers, Transactional Procurement, Category Managers, and Quality teams

Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, service, cost) for site‑managed suppliers

Lead or support supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow‑up for site‑managed scope

Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers aligned with Category Strategies

Initiate and manage supplier onboarding and qualification processes (SLP) for site‑level suppliers

Ensure suppliers comply with local homologation, quality, and regulatory requirements

Coordinate procurement activities related to site Change Controls

Manage supplier‑initiated changes and material specification updates, escalating to Quality and Category Management as required; ensure suppliers are informed of approved changes and implementation timelines

E. Data, Performance&Continuous Improvement

Analyse site‑level spend, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs

Identify risks, cost‑saving opportunities, and process improvement initiatives aligned with category strategies; monitor and report procurement performance metrics to site management

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, service levels, and supplier performance

G. Compliance, Audits&Governance

Ensure site procurement activities comply with the Global Procurement Policy, Global Procurement Model, and local regulations

Actively support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation, evidence provision, and response to findings

Coordinate corrective and preventive actions related to procurement audit observations

Contribute to the review, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement SOPs and governance documentation at site level.

What you’ll bring

Proven experience in

site‑level procurement

within a regulated industry (ideally pharma/biotech), with a strong understanding of procurement policies, category strategies, and compliance requirements

Demonstrated ability to

partner effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders

(Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.) to support operational and project needs

Solid experience in

sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation , with the ability to deliver value while maintaining compliance and mitigating risk

Strong working knowledge of

procure‑to‑pay (P2P) processes , with the ability to resolve exceptions and guide stakeholders on best practices

Experience managing

supplier performance, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives , ensuring high service levels and supply continuity

Familiarity with

supplier qualification, onboarding, and change control processes

within a regulated environment

Analytical mindset with the ability to

interpret spend data, track KPIs, and identify cost‑saving opportunities

Strong understanding of

GxP/compliance frameworks, audit readiness, and governance requirements

Excellent

communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills , with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation

A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with a commitment to

continuous improvement and operational excellence

Spanish language skills are considered an advantage but are not mandatory

Our Benefits Include

Highly competitive salary package

Group pension scheme with

contribution options of 1.5%, 3%, 5%, or 7% , with company matching

Private medical insurance for the employee

Ongoing career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization

Strong commitment to

succession planning and internal promotion

Education and professional development allowance

Wellness and social initiatives, including activities such as

padel and summer events

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