Buyer

WALKER COLE INTERNATIONAL LTD

Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Walker Cole International is looking for a Buyer to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the East of England.
The role involves responsibilities in planning and inventory management, purchasing and supplier management, and process improvement and compliance.
Candidates should have a BSc/MSc in a relevant subject and proven experience in procurement, preferably within the pharmaceuticals or medical devices industry.
Experience with ERP-based purchasing systems is required for the position.
The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have relevant industry experience.

Walker Cole International is searching for a Buyer to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the East of England.

Your responsibilities as a Procurement Manager will be:

Planning & Inventory Management: Ensure a robust raw material supply chain with optimal stock levels, maintain ERP data, and support quality issue resolution.
Purchasing & Supplier Management: Procure raw materials based on MRP, negotiate pricing and terms, manage supplier relationships, assess risks, and support supplier audits.
Process Improvement & Compliance: Drive continuous improvement in raw material supply, assist with regulatory documentation, and support procurement strategy.
Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with NPD, QA, and manufacturing teams, manage supplier performance data, facilitate stock transfers, and approve invoices.

To be a successful candidate for the Procurement Manager you will have:

BSc/MSc in relevant subject (Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science).
Proven experience in Procurement.
Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals or Medical Devices.
Use of ERP based purchasing systems.

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