Procurement Executive

Our client is seeking a Procurement Executive to support the sourcing and purchasing of raw materials required for production. The role involves managing supplier relationships, monitoring stock levels, ensuring regulatory compliance and working closely with internal departments to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels through accurate forecasting and planning to avoid over or under stocking.
• Source raw materials and negotiate with existing and new suppliers to optimise cost savings.
• Process purchase orders and manage procurement cycles to ensure timely delivery.
• Work closely with Production, QA, QC and Customer Service teams to understand material requirements.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance to support supplier approvals and obtain required quality documentation for raw materials.
• Review and complete documentation relating to suppliers and supply chain routes.
• Monitor procurement reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Support regulatory and procurement requirements relating to raw materials.

Key attributes

• Previous procurement or purchasing experience, ideally within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated industry.
• Experience sourcing or ordering raw materials is advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced and changeable environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

• 20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Additional day holiday on Birthday
• Company Pension
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Annual Bonus
• Sick Pay
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Company Social Events

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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Consultant: Donna Jackson