Our Client is a very successful Pharmaceutical manufacturing company. They are now seeking a Procurement Manager (Buyer) – Pharmaceutical Raw Materials. This position will be based near Bedford and is a full-time permanent role Job Purpose To manage the procurement of Raw Materials for the Pharmaceutical manufacturing site, and also for third party finished goods manufacturers in the Purchasing and Supply team To ensure continuity of supply and understanding of the raw material marketplace Key Responsibilities Manage and develop a supplier base for raw materials to ensure minimum supply chain risk and best overall cost of supply, with due consideration for quality and favourable terms and conditions Develop and implement a strategy to ensure long term continuity of supply Drive cost savings and efficiencies in the procurement of raw materials. Introduce potential new suppliers Maintain the Company ERP system with respect to raw materials To maintain optimum stock levels of raw materials, to meet finished product production planning requirements To liaise with raw material suppliers regarding quality issues, leading to the satisfactory resolution of such issues & to ensure the building and maintaining of long-term supplier relationships Plan and co-ordinate activities within the Raw Materials team Delegating tasks and supervising the Raw Materials Inventory Planner Buyer Ensure that the Raw Materials team works in an ethical manner and avoids potential conflict of interest Qualifications / Experience Relevant experience purchasing chemicals / raw materials in a regulated manufacturing environment A good, clear communicator with good negotiation, problem solving, research, and analytical skills Supplier management experience Use of ERP based purchasing systems Experience of change management Self-motivated Commercially astute Attention to detail In return our client is offering a competitive basic salary (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience) plus comprehensive benefits for the successful Candidate Please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd