Job Description

Step Into a Global Supply Chain Role at the Heart of External Manufacturing

Supply Chain Specialist - Global External Manufacturing

Imagine being part of a team that ensures essential healthcare products are reliably manufactured and delivered to patients around the world, where every decision you make directly supports global supply continuity and patient access.

This opportunity sits within a highly regulated, fast-paced external manufacturing environment, where collaboration with international partners, precision planning, and strong execution are critical to success.

What you’ll achieve (and why it matters):

Bring your supply chain expertise into a global manufacturing network where accuracy, communication, and responsiveness make a real impact:

• Manage end-to-end supply chain activities for externally manufactured products across multiple partners and regions
• Act as a key interface between external manufacturing sites, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Monitor and maintain supply plans to ensure continuity of supply and prevent stock disruptions
• Coordinate production schedules, inventory levels, and demand signals across a complex global network
• Support new product introductions and lifecycle management within external manufacturing operations
• Lead resolution of supply disruptions, escalating where required to protect service levels and patient supply
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and global regulatory requirements across all supply chain activities
• Maintain accurate system data across ERP platforms and planning tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost optimization, and service performance

Your edge (desired, not required):

• Experience in supply chain, planning, or external manufacturing within a regulated environment (pharma, medical devices, FMCG, or similar)
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (such as SAP or equivalent) and supply planning tools
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across global or multi-site teams
• Strong analytical ability with high attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Experience working in GMP/GDP or other regulated manufacturing environments advantageous
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving, dynamic environment

Why this role matters:

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring life-enhancing healthcare products reach patients without interruption. You will gain exposure to a complex global supply network while building expertise in planning, coordination, and external manufacturing within a highly regulated environment.

The next step for you:

If this opportunity is of interest, please send your CV to danielle.johnson@nextgeneration.ie or reach out to discuss further.

All applications are treated in strict confidence.

Next Generation Recruitment specializes in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Operations roles (permanent, contract, and temporary).

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