Supply Chain & Purchasing Officer

RPO Recruitment is currently seeking a talented and driven Supply Chain and Purchasing Officer to join a leading pharmaceutical company. In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing business efficiencies through accurate and well-communicated processes, procedures, workflows, and operational systems. You will also work closely with various internal stakeholders to ensure smooth intra and inter-departmental workflows and compliance to standard operating procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and growing company in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Enhance business efficiencies through streamlined processes and operational systems.
• Develop measures and dashboards to track progress and ensure smoother workflows.
• Conduct audits to measure compliance and provide feedback for improvement.
• Train and raise awareness of changing/improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate intra and inter-departmental workflows and ensure compliance with SOPs.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Ensure timely production according to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate smooth goods flow from international shipping to final distributor.
• Record and track transactions related to shipping, production, and delivery.
• Prepare monthly demand after consolidating distributor purchasing orders.

PROCUREMENT

• Improve cost efficiencies in line with policies, regulations, and technical definitions.
• Analyze spending for cost savings opportunities.
• Develop technical definitions for goods and services procurement.
• Maintain knowledge of cost benchmarks and technological developments.
• Review preferred supplier agreements and conduct research for best value products.
• Identify and justify profitable suppliers while driving down costs.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery adherence.

Requirements

• Supply Chain Qualification and/or Purchasing Qualification
• 5 Years Supply Chain
• Great understanding of the (MRP and BOM) System SAP
• Computer literacy i.e. MS Office, Excel
• Demonstrable success in academia and/or career with emphasis on continuity, progression and level
• of attainment
• Inventory Management experience

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.