Atom Recruitment Ltd
Buyer - Pharmaceutical
Job Location
Elstow, United Kingdom
Job Description
Our Client is a very successful Pharmaceutical manufacturing company. They are now seeking a Buyer (Supplier Relationship Manager). This position will be predominantly based on site near Bedford, with the option of hybrid working after probation and is a full-time permanent role.
Job Purpose
* An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Supply Chain Development Team to oversee activities related to supplier management; optimising performance, cost and quality, and establishing shared KPIs and mutual goals.
Key responsibilities
* Key contact for in house and third-party manufacturers, driving change projects to deliver improvements to service, quality, and efficiency.
* Collaborate with the wider Purchasing and Supply team to optimise cost, relationship, and performance value across the entire supplier base, whilst providing support to analyse and reduce risk.
* Develop and own supplier KPIs, evaluating quality, OTIF, pricing and customer service.
* Work with purchasing managers to analyse the current supplier base and identify opportunities for service improvement, savings, and rationalisation.
* Improve internal working practises to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
* Implement and manage supplier risk management processes including contingency plans and alternative supplier options.
* Plan and develop a rolling portfolio of supplier improvement projects.
* Engage with stakeholders, internal and external to ensure projects are delivered to plan, time, and benefit.
* Monitor improvements after execution and report on efficacy and results.
* Work towards reducing the environmental impact of the business in partnership with suppliers with regard to the circular economy.
Qualifications / Experience
* Previous experience of working with suppliers to achieve positive results within a regulated environment (Ideally within Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices (desirable but not essential)).
* Proven experience of delivering / developing sustainable and measurable improvement in efficiency.
* Exceptional attention to detail to ensure all necessary points have been considered, addressed, and recorded.
* Collaborative skills to work closely with senior managers and cross functional teams.
* Personable and adaptable, including ability to influence, motivate and empathise with a wide variety of people.
* Passionate and enthusiastic, with the ability to make a major impact.
* Flexible and able to use own initiative.
* Experience using ERP systems.
* Use of MS Project or similar tool to deliver projects on time and in budget, bringing all stakeholders along the journey.
* Good written and verbal communication skills with solid reporting skills throughout the course of a project.
* Sound knowledge of MS Office packages, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
In return our client is offering a competitive basic salary (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience) plus benefits for the successful Candidate
Please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd
Location: Elstow, GB
Posted Date: 12/26/2024
Job Purpose
* An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Supply Chain Development Team to oversee activities related to supplier management; optimising performance, cost and quality, and establishing shared KPIs and mutual goals.
Key responsibilities
* Key contact for in house and third-party manufacturers, driving change projects to deliver improvements to service, quality, and efficiency.
* Collaborate with the wider Purchasing and Supply team to optimise cost, relationship, and performance value across the entire supplier base, whilst providing support to analyse and reduce risk.
* Develop and own supplier KPIs, evaluating quality, OTIF, pricing and customer service.
* Work with purchasing managers to analyse the current supplier base and identify opportunities for service improvement, savings, and rationalisation.
* Improve internal working practises to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
* Implement and manage supplier risk management processes including contingency plans and alternative supplier options.
* Plan and develop a rolling portfolio of supplier improvement projects.
* Engage with stakeholders, internal and external to ensure projects are delivered to plan, time, and benefit.
* Monitor improvements after execution and report on efficacy and results.
* Work towards reducing the environmental impact of the business in partnership with suppliers with regard to the circular economy.
Qualifications / Experience
* Previous experience of working with suppliers to achieve positive results within a regulated environment (Ideally within Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices (desirable but not essential)).
* Proven experience of delivering / developing sustainable and measurable improvement in efficiency.
* Exceptional attention to detail to ensure all necessary points have been considered, addressed, and recorded.
* Collaborative skills to work closely with senior managers and cross functional teams.
* Personable and adaptable, including ability to influence, motivate and empathise with a wide variety of people.
* Passionate and enthusiastic, with the ability to make a major impact.
* Flexible and able to use own initiative.
* Experience using ERP systems.
* Use of MS Project or similar tool to deliver projects on time and in budget, bringing all stakeholders along the journey.
* Good written and verbal communication skills with solid reporting skills throughout the course of a project.
* Sound knowledge of MS Office packages, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
In return our client is offering a competitive basic salary (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience) plus benefits for the successful Candidate
Please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd
Location: Elstow, GB
Posted Date: 12/26/2024
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