Senior Buyer - Pharmaceutical in BedfordSenior Buyer - Pharmaceutical in Bedford |
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Location: Bedford Salary: Hidden Recruiter: Atom Recruitment Date Advertised: 2024-04-23 |
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Our Client is a very successful Pharmaceutical manufacturing company. They are now seeking a Senior Buyer (Supplier Relationship Manager). This position will be predominantly based on site near Bedford 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. * 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 communications. In return our client is offering a competitive basic salary (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience) plus benefits for the successful CandidatePlease send your C. V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd Read More |
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