Job description
Supplier Relationship Specialist | Dublin | Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Pharma | External Manufacturing | Supply Chain & Supplier Management
What you need to know:
Matrix Recruitment are hiring a Supplier Relationship Specialist for a growing pharmaceutical organisation based in Dublin.
This is a key cross-functional role focused on managing supplier and Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) relationships, ensuring continuity of supply, and coordinating activities across supply chain, quality, regulatory, and operations teams.
The role will suit someone with experience working in regulated environments such as pharma, biotech, medical devices, healthcare, or food manufacturing, particularly where supplier management, quality, compliance, or external manufacturing coordination formed part of the role.
Your new role:
You’ll act as the main point of contact for external manufacturing partners and suppliers, helping to ensure products are delivered on time, supply risks are managed proactively, and operational issues are resolved efficiently.
This is a highly collaborative role with strong exposure across supply chain, quality, regulatory affairs, procurement, and finance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage relationships with CMOs, suppliers, and external partners
Coordinate supply planning activities and monitor product availability
Work cross-functionally with internal teams on supply, quality, and regulatory matters
Track orders, shipments, and supply timelines through ERP systems
Support issue resolution relating to supply, quality, forecasting, or logistics
Maintain accurate product, inventory, SKU, and lifecycle information
Participate in new product launches, tech transfers, and change controls
Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with GMP/GxP standards, contracts, and regulatory requirements
What we are looking for:
Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Science, Quality, or related discipline
Experience within a regulated industry such as pharma, medical devices, healthcare, or food manufacturing
Experience managing supplier, customer, or external manufacturing relationships
Background in quality, regulatory, supply chain coordination, or operations within a regulated environment
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience within external manufacturing / CMO environments would be highly advantageous
Apply for this job now or get in touch with Brenda on 087 434 3544.
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