Buyer - Pharmaceutical Raw Materials – Dutch or English Speaker
Carry out the entire purchasing process for specific product groups Pharmaceutical raw materials such as API's, Excipients, Amino Acids, for the EMEA region. Ensuring product availability at the best price and in accordance with Regional and Global strategy.
Key Responsibility Areas
* Purchasing and distribution of product streams to the regional subsidiaries.
* Requesting, assessing, and selecting quotations based on product specifications.
* Negotiation of material prices, payment terms, incoterms, and/or services portfolios in accordance with business strategy.
* Monitoring order processes to ensure timely delivery of purchase orders and managing suppliers proactively to avoid delays, escalating issues when necessary.
* Entering purchase orders and processing and maintaining data in the ERP system.
* Monitoring inventory levels and tracking lead times in collaboration with the planning and logistics team.
* Supporting procurement activities in accordance with Sourcing and Category management team.
Additional Activities
* Perform supplier evaluations to assess the quality and reliability of suppliers, pricing, and other purchasing conditions.
* Screen the market using available databases and sources to find alternative suppliers with competitive conditions.
* Follow up on commercial opportunities and actively seek better pricing and product availability as part of continuous improvement of purchasing conditions.
* Contribute ideas about the purchasing strategy and propose optimizations to improve purchasing efficiency.
* Continuously and actively follow market trends.
Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor or equivalent education, preferably in Procurement/Sales/Business/Supply Chain.
* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as Buyer of direct or indirect materials.
* Efficient and structured way of working.
* Excellent skills to manage stakeholders and engage with people.
* Fluency in English and Dutch is mandatory.
* Good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
* Experience with ERP systems and ability to learn quickly.
What We Offer
Fagron offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. We provide an open and truly dynamic environment which supports and encourages you to develop your skills and talents.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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