Our Client is a very successful Pharmaceutical manufacturing company. They are now seeking a Buyer (Supplier Relationship Manager). This position will be predominantly based on site near Bedford, with the option of hybrid working after probation and is a full-time permanent role.
Job Purpose
* An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Supply Chain Development Team to oversee activities related to supplier management; optimising performance, cost and quality, and establishing shared KPIs and mutual goals.
Key responsibilities
1. Key contact for in house and third-party manufacturers, driving change projects to deliver improvements to service, quality, and efficiency.
2. Collaborate with the wider Purchasing and Supply team to optimise cost, relationship, and performance value across the entire supplier base, whilst providing support to analyse and reduce risk.
3. Develop and own supplier KPIs, evaluating quality, OTIF, pricing and customer service.
4. Work with purchasing managers to analyse the current supplier base and identify opportunities for service improvement, savings, and rationalisation.
5. Improve internal working practises to drive efficienc...