Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager
Location: West Yorkshire
Reporting to: Site Leader
About the Company
We are an integrated pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to affordable and innovative medicines. We offer a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars, and differentiated formulations. Our major therapeutic areas include gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management, and dermatology. We operate globally.
About the Position
The Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager will manage the UK Supply Chain Team and purchasing teams at the West Yorkshire site, ensuring compliance with commercial and regulatory requirements. The role involves direct management of a small team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic management of the supply chain function.
* Ensure operations are safe, high-quality, and efficient.
* Lead procurement for West Yorkshire & Cambridge sites.
* Manage inventory and internal planning processes.
* Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
* Oversee the warehouse and Supply Chain Teams.
1. Requirements:
* Graduate level education in chemistry, chemical engineering, or relevant experience.
* Experience in procurement (CAPEX, in-direct, and directs).
* Strong negotiation and communication skills.
* Team management and warehouse operation experience.
* Understanding of Supply Chain planning and execution.
Key Skills:
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Results-driven and self-motivated.
* Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Team player with the ability to work constructively with others.
Compensation:
Competitive base salary plus a generous benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, gym membership, enhanced maternity & paternity leave, and 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays.