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 with the opportunity of hybrid working. (Three Days in the office and two days working at home). It 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.
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