Key Accountabilities:
- Process purchase requisitions and create accurate purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system based on MRP outputs and approved requests.
- Conduct POs to suppliers and confirm delivery dates, quantities, and pricing.
- Proactively track open POs and expedite deliveries as needed to prevent stock-outs and production delays.
- Act as the primary operational contact for a portfolio of suppliers, resolving day-to-day issues related to delivery, quality discrepancies, or invoicing.
- Collaborate with the Logistics team to coordinate inbound shipments and with the Warehouse team on receiving schedules, and other departments to execute purchase requests.
- (As Senior Specialist) Handle more complex or critical suppliers, and participate in negotiations.
Academic, technical, and professional qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
- +4 years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role. Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.
Skills (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced):
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
