STADA Thornton & Ross is growing and seeking a Raw Material Category Manager to lead procurement strategy for raw materials and consumable chemicals in our pharmaceutical cream manufacturing operations.
Location: Huddersfield, UK | Employment type: Full-time | Tenure: Permanent
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary owner and expert for all Raw Material procurement topics.
* Lead sourcing, negotiation and contracting activities across tactical and strategic spend.
* Monitor supplier performance, driving contractual, legislative and regulatory compliance alongside collaborative improvement.
* Foster strong supplier relationships focused on quality, service and cost improvement, controlling supplier capability and capacity development projects.
* Collaborate with Global Procurement to implement category strategies for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Excipients.
* Deliver cost-saving initiatives, support operational efficiency programs (OPEX) and contribute to product development budgeting projects.
* Track procurement KPIs, manage risk mitigation plans and ensure efficient PO-to-Pay processes.
Qualifications
* Expertise in end-to-end procurement, with SAP experience preferred.
* Demonstrable experience in chemical / food / FMCG manufacturing environments with a strong understanding of procurement nuances.
* Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to secure favourable supplier terms and manage contracts effectively.
* Solid understanding of contract law and industry regulations, with tenacious analytical and commercial acumen.
* Skilled in financial planning, budget management and tracking procurement KPIs.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills across all levels.
* Proven leadership experience with adaptability and resilience to manage multiple projects, priorities, and teams under pressure.
Benefits
* 💸 Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
* 🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
* ⌚ Hybrid working – spend three days in the office and the remaining days working from home.
* 🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
* 🥗 On-site subsidised canteen.
* 🏥 Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance.
* 💉 Free winter flu jab.
* 🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – free coaching and counselling services.
* ⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
* 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.
* 👪 Enhanced Family Leave.
* 🎉 Plus many more employee benefits and celebration events.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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