Supply Chain and Purchasing Officer

6 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

RPO Recruitment is currently seeking a talented and driven Supply Chain and Purchasing Officer to join a leading pharmaceutical company. In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing business efficiencies through accurate and well-communicated processes, procedures, workflows, and operational systems. You will also work closely with various internal stakeholders to ensure smooth intra and inter-departmental workflows and compliance to standard operating procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and growing company in the pharmaceutical industry.

**Responsibilities**:
RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Enhance business efficiencies through streamlined processes and operational systems.
- Develop measures and dashboards to track progress and ensure smoother workflows.
- Conduct audits to measure compliance and provide feedback for improvement.
- Train and raise awareness of changing/improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate intra and inter-departmental workflows and ensure compliance with SOPs.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- Ensure timely production according to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate smooth goods flow from international shipping to final distributor.
- Record and track transactions related to shipping, production, and delivery.
- Prepare monthly demand after consolidating distributor purchasing orders.

PROCUREMENT
- Improve cost efficiencies in line with policies, regulations, and technical definitions.
- Analyze spending for cost savings opportunities.
- Develop technical definitions for goods and services procurement.
- Maintain knowledge of cost benchmarks and technological developments.
- Review preferred supplier agreements and conduct research for best value products.
- Identify and justify profitable suppliers while driving down costs.
- Monitor supplier quality and delivery adherence.

**Requirements**:

- Matric
- Supply Chain Qualification and/or Purchasing Qualification
- ± 3 Years Supply Chain
- Great understanding of the (MRP and BOM) System SAP
- Computer literacy i.e. MS Office, Excel
- Demonstrable success in academia and/or career with emphasis on continuity, progression and level

of attainment
- Inventory Management experience

**Benefits**:

- Salary: negotiable
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.



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