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

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Core competency - role level
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Professional Competence & Knowledge
• Planning and Organizing
• Continuous Improvement
• 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