REQUIREMENTS

Affirmative Action South African Citizen, willing to relocate to Cape Town
Minimum B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Degree in Operations Management/ Supply Chain or similar
Minimum 5 years experience in Supply Chain and/ or Procurement (local and international) in a leadership role
Experience in procurement processes including price negotiations, service agreements and inventory
management of raw materials
Warehouse experience will be advantageous
Good leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
Good project management skills (hands-on)
Systems-orientated and meticulous attention to detail
Must be able to work under pressure and be part of a team or independent
Track record of integrity and honesty
Good communication (written and verbal) across the organization
Ability to negotiate effectively with strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities
Assertive and confident at all levels
Ability to travel internationally in support of the business needs

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and indirect procurement
- Procuring direct and indirect materials required to meet demand
- Drawing up annual budgets
- Management of master data on ERP systems for procurement and warehousing
- Maintain strong and healthy business partnerships with key vendors
- Draft and manage supplier agreements as and where required within the business in consultation with the legal department and any other stakeholders
- Manage vendor qualification process to ensure GMP compliance
- Identify the risk of strategic supply and mitigate it with alternative sourcing or other initiatives
- Manage the BBBEE compliance in line with targets set
Cost controls
- Manage spend in line with budgets
- Identify cost-saving initiatives and project manage these opportunities
- Manage inventory levels in line with budgets
Warehouse management
- Manage inbound supply processes at receiving stores
- Manage supply to production and other service departments
- Ensure GMP and OHSE compliance within all warehouse areas