WHO WE ARE:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

JOB SUMMARY

In this role, you will meet the requirements of continuing rapid business growth and future market development, West Pharmaceutical Services have developed a transformation strategy of standardization, simplification, and centralization of global Procurement Operations. In accordance with that strategy, we are establishing a Global Business Centre in Dublin, Ireland. Reporting & working closely with the Senior Business Analyst and the broader PTP leadership team, the successful candidate will be part of a shared service team working on developing reporting for the Sourcing and procurement function. You will play an important role in the establishment and future development in Dublin of the global Procurement Operation function. This experience will progress your career development through the organizational change and the exploitation of opportunities offered by new information technologies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3rd level qualification or equivalent
• Previous Shared Service Centre experience with multinational publicly quoted company experience
• 3+ years of experience in Purchase to pay Processes
• Experience in data analysis or business intelligence

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience of SAP or other major ERP systems
• Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles.
• BI knowledge
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent communication skills i.e. ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Analytical skills & Problem Solving
• Attention to details
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Procurement Operation & PTP global reporting & analytics:
• Work closely with site procurement teams and other stakeholders to gather, document and analyse reporting requirements
• Collaborate with D&T to design, develop and implement procurement reports in Power BI, SAP BI &West Tools as per requirements
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and reliability across all procurement reports
• Use West tools to provide relevant feedback (Gap & User story)
• Ensure all reports are sufficiently documented (parameters, data source etc) in our DTP’s/SOP’s and a regular review process of same is in place.
• Provide training and guidance to procurement teams and other stakeholders on using reports and dashboards effectively
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify and suggest improvements to existing reporting structures and processes
• Support the automation of procurement reporting processes to improve efficiency
• Actively participate in initiatives identified from root cause analysis for Process improvement.
• Support small/medium size projects in order to achieve desired improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

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