Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, establishing working agreements and performance metrics.
• Develop dual sourcing options for cGMP compliant suppliers to mitigate risks.
• Generate RFPs/RFQs and negotiate pricing and supply terms with suppliers.
• Order materials based on the planned master production schedule and execute MPS on the ERP system.
• Monitor open orders, expedite where necessary, and update the ERP system with any changes.
• Conduct spend analysis and lead cost-saving initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the New Product Development Team to bring new products to market, ensuring the supply chain supports these efforts.
• Share daily production plans with contract manufacturers, ensuring their alignment with ongoing capabilities and updating the plan as necessary.
• Prepare and share weekly stock status reports, identifying potential stock shortages or overstocking issues.
• Report regularly to the management team on supply chain performance and cost-saving opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualifications:

• A degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field is essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications as a functional specialist will be advantageous.
• Skills & Experience:

• At least 8 years of experience in a Planner/Buyer role within a supply chain environment.
• Proven experience in Lean Principles, Theory of Constraints, or Six Sigma is essential.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with suppliers.
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly in MS Office (Excel) and ERP systems like Sage/Xperdyte.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical or FMCG environment is highly beneficial.
• Active membership in a relevant vocational society.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Deadline-driven and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer focus, upholding ethical standards.
• Persistent and proactive in identifying and resolving supply chain issues.

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