Buyer - Pharmaceutical Raw Materials – German Speaker
Carry out the entire purchasing process for specific product groups pharmaceutical raw materials such as APIs, 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.
* Negotiating material prices, payment terms, and 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, 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 the Sourcing and Category Management team.
Additional Activities
* Performing supplier evaluation to assess the quality and reliability of suppliers, pricing, and other purchasing conditions.
* Screening the market using available databases and sources to find alternative suppliers with competitive conditions.
* Following up on commercial opportunities and actively seeking better prices and product availability as part of continuous improvement of purchasing conditions.
* Contributing ideas about the purchasing strategy and proposing ways to optimize the efficiency of purchasing.
* Continuously and actively following market trends.
Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor or equivalent education, preferably in Procurement, Sales, Business, or Supply Chain.
* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Buyer of direct or indirect materials.
* Efficient and structured way of working.
* Excellent skills to manage stakeholders and engage with people.
* Fluency in German is mandatory.
* Good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
* Experience with ERP systems and ability to learn quickly.
Cosa Offriamo
Fagron offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. We provide an open and truly dynamic environment that supports and encourages you to develop your skills and talents.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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