Senior Buyer - Pharmaceutical in Bedford

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