Job Detail

Job Title: Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

The post holder will support achievement of the Company’s strategic objectives through effective management of the supply chain processes.

Work in collaboration with the Company’s vision and core values and behaviours.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Ensure the effective management in the flow of goods and services within the Procurement, Planning and Warehouse functions of the business and for the administration of sales orders from receipt to despatch (Directly or via distribution centre)


• Working with Regulatory and Quality to ensure raw materials are procured from accredited suppliers and managed through quarantine for release to production in a timely manner.


• Development and maintenance of efficient procurement processes via the quality system of SOPs and current MRP system in place


• Maintenance of effective cost control system which provides accurate information on current raw material prices and routings within the GMP production facility


• Monitoring and Maintenance of Supplier Contracts


• To encourage the training and development of designated resources in the areas of Procurement, Planning, Customer Service and Warehousing


• Establish a list of approved and qualified suppliers in conjunction with the Quality Manager and maintain records showing the scope of their accepted supply


• Work with Quality to set up new suppliers, raw materials and products on the dedicated company computer system


• Monitor and review suppliers and price to ensure quality, cost and service criteria are optimized.


• Work with Regulatory to provide information on API material/suppliers for licensed (THR) products


• Provide regular forecast requirements to main suppliers in alignment with production requirements


• Maintain accuracy of stock inventory within the computerised MRP system


• Contributes through proper planning to reduce ITR and stock piling


• Guarantees the compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions of the UK Authorities concerning the import / export activities of the Company’s products


• Update of the MPF schedule and contribute to the monthly forecast meetings to ensure materials are received in a timely manner to fulfil the production schedule


• Input into new product development via materials sourcing and costings

Skills:

• Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with various internal and external stakeholders


• Data focussed and analytical approach


• Skilled negotiator adept at managing negotiations and commercially astute


• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with multiple internal and external stakeholders


• Ability to coach, develop and mentor team


• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail


• Results focussed


• Leadership skills


• Business acumen and the ability to effectively plan and ensure delivery of tangible business plans and actions


• Self-driven, action-oriented mindset with a positive can-do outlook


• Credible and comfortable dealing with internal and external customers


• Innovative and creative thinker who proactively seeks solutions amongst uncertainty or ambiguity


• Comfortable with change; prepared to alter the course as dictated by the business or customer needs

Requirements: (Languages, Qualifications, Certificates)

• Degree level of equivalent qualification


• Significant Supply Chain including stock control, planning, customer service and Distribution management experience ideally within pharmaceutical or the food manufacturing sector


• Management of negotiations including the utilisation of procurement processes including contract development, SLAs and risk assessments


• Experience in data management


• SAP Knowledge and Management


• Passion for natural healthcare desirable

Location of Position:

WIGAN - UK

Who to Contact:

bioggio-recruiting@sfihealth.com