Job Description

Job Summary

• Responsible for managing inventory
• Operational, tactical procurement of goods and services
• Informing and advising departments

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

 Planning, coordinating and monitoring the flow of goods and services for the most efficient and effective implementation of business processes.

 Performing accurate administrative work with to purchase orders.

 Selecting and consulting suppliers and placing purchase orders, as well as negotiating price, quality and delivery conditions.

 Handling complaints, damage claims and credit notes.

 Manage contracts. (operational level)

 Compliance with and implementation of quality requirements and work instructions and management of supplier certificates.

Providing relevant information and advice and information to various departments.

 Initiating improvement processes with regard to the supplier / buyer relationship. The improvements can be in the areas of costs, supply chain, production and quality control.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 Core competency - role level

o Analytical

o Problem Solving

o Professional Competence & Knowledge

o Planning and Organizing

o Continuous Improvement

o Communication

 Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Work Environment

 Office room environment, with moderate levels of noise

 Moderate time in warehouse, Engineering and other purchase demanding departments

 Required to work for extensive hours with a personal computer and programs

Experience

 Essential: Experience in supply chain management and procurement within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

 Desirable: Working experience in international trade and supply chain management level

Education

• Higher professional education or at least 5 years experience