Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Bedfordshire

Permanent

£ competitive, depending on skills, background and experienceRole profile:

A developer and manufacturer of pharmaceutical products based in Bedfordshire, is hiring for a Procurement Manager for their Raw Materials division. As part of the Purchasing and Supply team, your core remit will be management of the procurement of raw materials and third part finished goods, ensuring consistency of supply and current knowledge of the raw material market.Core duties:

• Develop new and maintain existing supplier base for raw materials, thus ensuring minimum disruption to supply chain and maximising on cost of supply, quality and favourable terms.
• Strategic planning to ensure continuity of supply. Monitoring and forecasting inventory.
• Own and drive cost-saving efficiency's for the purchase of raw materials. Negotiate price and lead-times, set SLA's.
• Working alongside the Pharmaceutical Development and Technical Supply Manager to introduce new suppliers.
• Working with the company ERP system to maintain an accurate database of raw material suppliers including locations, specialities and points of contact.
• Ensure all paperwork required by MHRA and other regulatory bodies is completed and stored correctly according to protocol.
• Liaison with suppliers regarding quality issues, resolving and implementing a policy of continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate activities withing the wider raw materials team, working closely with Raw Materials Planner Buyer.
• Have an input into the new product development process, provide advice and guidance on raw material factors.
• Attend supplier site locations, industry exhibitions, and host suppliers locally.

Your background:

• Stable work history in the procurement of raw materials/chemicals within a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals or food (min 2 years).
• Current working knowledge of ERP based purchasing systems (IFS preferred).
• Supplier management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with high attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good influencing and negotiation skills, solutions focused, enjoys research and applying an analytical approach.
• Some exposure to change management would be helpful.
• Enjoys being part of a cohesive team - supportive, collaborative and takes pride in working towards the bigger picture in a busy and demanding manufacturing setting.

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