As the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

• Accountable for the export of finished products, ensuring customer service, brokerage, and customs transaction compliance.
• Manage daily purchasing activities across Packaging, Maintenance, and Operations areas.
• Ensure appropriate lead-time for purchase items and effective cost management.
• Monitor and enhance site-based Supplier Performance.
• Review and optimize stock control and consumables stores management.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing for non-contracted lines.
• Manage and report non-conforming products or services.
• Provide feedback for Supplier reviews.
• Collaborate with Department Supervisors for trialing new/alternative materials.
• Manage new material requests with accuracy and within timelines.
• Attend key meetings to support site requirements.
• Apply Pharmaceutical and Quality standards for purchased items.
• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing function.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies, procedures, processes, and work instructions.

Qualifications required:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in purchasing or a related field.
• Previous experience with ERPs/SAP preferred.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Effective time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Capability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. As the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:
• Accountable for the export of finished products, ensuring customer service, brokerage, and customs transaction compliance.
• Manage daily purchasing activities across Packaging, Maintenance, and Operations areas.
• Ensure appropriate lead-time for purchase items and effective cost management.
• Monitor and enhance site-based Supplier Performance.
• Review and optimize stock control and consumables stores management.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing for non-contracted lines.
• Manage and report non-conforming products or services.
• Provide feedback for Supplier reviews.
• Collaborate with Department Supervisors for trialing new/alternative materials.
• Manage new material requests with accuracy and within timelines.
• Attend key meetings to support site requirements.
• Apply Pharmaceutical and Quality standards for purchased items.
• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing function.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies, procedures, processes, and work instructions.

Qualifications required:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in purchasing or a related field.
• Previous experience with ERPs/SAP preferred.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Effective time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Capability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.