Area of Responsibility
- Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
- Liaising with internal customers and maintaining strong supplier relations.
- Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
- Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting supply chain management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Ensure the highest quality, best prices, and on-time delivery for the goods/services purchased and meet specific technical specifications.
- Compare suppliers bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
- Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
- Back-charge vendors & and suppliers for defective/short/non-supply of materials.
- Following up with Finance for the vendor payments.
- Following the customs clearance process with our customs brokers.
- Ensuring the accuracy of HS code applied to every imported shipment
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
- Preparing reports and maintaining procurement records.
- Ensuring that purchasing activities are in accordance with the local & and international legal, governmental, and company policies and regulatory standards.
Educational Qualifications
BA or Master in Supply Chain
Experience & Competencies
- +2 years in Similar Field
- +2 years in a multi-national Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology Manufacturing Organization with an EU-GMP environment.
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- High Customer focus
- Strong Verbal and Written English
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
