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โAre you looking for the next step up in your procurement career? Do you have a strong background in purchasing within a pharmaceutical and medical environment? Then look no further!
I am currently representing a leading pharmaceutical firm that is looking for a procurement expert to lead their UK operations from West Yorkshire, taking on the senior position of Associate Director - Global Procurement.
Are you interested? Take a look at the details below and submit your CV via the link, or message me on LinkedIn.
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Your skillset
ยท Deliver strategic direction for the team in line with the global transformation plan
ยท Provide effective leadership of all categories, driving ongoing value, continuous improvement and complying with global procurement policies and processes
ยท Be accountable for all procurement savings goals in the country, including commercial space and manufacturing goods & services
ยท Ensure that the best cost of ownership (TCO) is achieved in all areas and locations, aligned with global strategies
ยท Manage the relationship with all key business stakeholders in the country, including areas such as supply chain, finance, commercial, marketing, engineering, maintenance, R&D and QC
ยท Represent procurement in local management meetings and cooperate with regional teams in the implementation of regional/global initiatives
ยท Support implementation of global procurement initiatives and projects, representing global procurement on site and leading the implementation of key global initiatives
ยท Ensure procurement compliance at site level is in line with local requirements (HR, EHS, procurement policy, legal compliance, code of conduct, anti-bribery, etc.)
ยท Negotiate payment terms with 3rd party suppliers to align with global payment terms and help maximise cash flow operations as part of working capital initiatives
ยท Lead a team of four buyers (direct reports) located in four different locations supporting different business units
ยท Regular weekly/biweekly commute to our Runcorn (Cheshire) site will be required
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Qualifications
Hard Skills
ยท Professional procurement experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, healthcare or FMCG
ยท Broad procurement experience in manufacturing (including direct materials manufacturing)
ยท Management skills and ability to develop others
ยท A degree preferably in a scientific or technical discipline
ยท Experience with SAP ERP preferred.
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Soft Skills
ยท A good communicator
ยท Negotiator and analytical
ยท Able to manage complex projects with remote supervision
ยท MS office skilled (e.g. excel and powerpoint)
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What we can offer
ยท Permanent and full-time contract
ยท Bonus scheme + car or a new car policy which encourages electric vehicles
ยท 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
ยท Benefits including private health insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, private company pension, gymflex and cycle to work scheme
ยท Programme of wellbeing initiatives including on-site creative rooms and employee assistance programme
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