Planner/buyer - raw materials

Job Description Planner/Buyer - Raw Materials
Pharmaceuticals
Bedfordshire
Permanent
£ Competitive, depending on skills, experience and background

Role profile:

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.

Scope of the role:

Maintenance of a robust supply chain for specific raw materials, optimise stock level, meet deadlines for production planning and ensure minimal supply risk.
Manage an accurate ERP system, adding in new item codes as required.
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
Be in regular communication with raw material suppliers (on and off site) to discuss service levels, ensure satisfactory resolutions and craft successful ongoing relations.
Work closely with Raw Materials Procurement Manager to oversee purchase order quantities, delivery schedules, pricing negotiation and lead times.