Planner/Buyer - Raw Materials Pharmaceuticals
Permanent
£ Competitive, depending on skills, experience and background
Joining a purchasing and supply chain team of 10, at a developer and manufacturer of established pharmaceutical products, based in Bedfordshire, this is an excellent opportunity to use your supplier relation skills and ability to influence and negotiate.
Maintenance of a robust supply chain for specific raw materials, optimise stock level, meet deadlines for production planning and ensure minimal supply risk.
Support a variety of teams with resolution of quality and service issues.
Taking accountability for purchase of raw materials through analysis of requirements, MRP results and commercial factors
Work closely with Raw Materials Procurement Manager to oversee purchase order quantities, delivery schedules, pricing negotiation and lead times.
Risk assessments for incoming raw materials, report failures and suggest counter measure, and monitor supplier performance.
Provide support with monthly and ad hoc reporting that will inform next steps in procurement, planning and buying activities.
Document control of all raw materials, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Demonstrable experience in buying and/or planning for raw materials within the pharmaceuticals or the food sector.
Adept in use of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases.