SRG - Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

SRG - Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Job Title: Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Category: Technical roles

Closing Date: 07/03/2025

Location: Bedfordshire

Responsibilities:

• Develop new and maintain existing supplier base for raw materials, thus ensuring minimum disruption to supply chain and maximising on cost of supply, quality and favourable terms.
• Strategic planning to ensure continuity of supply. Monitoring and forecasting inventory.
• Own and drive cost-saving efficiencies for the purchase of raw materials. Negotiate price and lead-times, set SLA's.
• Work alongside the Pharmaceutical Development and Technical Supply Manager to introduce new suppliers.
• Utilize the company ERP system to maintain an accurate database of raw material suppliers including locations, specialities and points of contact.
• Ensure all paperwork required by MHRA and other regulatory bodies is completed and stored correctly according to protocol.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quality issues, resolving and implementing a policy of continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate activities within the wider raw materials team, working closely with Raw Materials Planner Buyer.
• Provide input into the new product development process, offering advice and guidance on raw material factors.
• Attend supplier site locations, industry exhibitions, and host suppliers locally.

Your Background:

• Stable work history in the procurement of raw materials/chemicals within a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals or food (min 2 years).
• Current working knowledge of ERP based purchasing systems (IFS preferred).
• Strong commercial acumen with high attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good influencing and negotiation skills, solutions-focused, enjoys research and applying an analytical approach.
• Some exposure to change management would be helpful.
• Enjoys being part of a cohesive team - supportive, collaborative and takes pride in working towards the bigger picture in a busy and demanding manufacturing setting.