Raw Materials Planner Buyer

A great opportunity has arisen for a Raw Materials Planner Buyer to join the Purchasing and Supply team in Kempston. This role is responsible to plan and purchase a specified range of raw materials as required in the manufacturing functions of the Dermal Supply Chain and Third-Party Contract Manufacturers (TPCM).

Planning:

• For a specified portfolio of raw materials, maintain a robust supply chain and optimum stock levels, to meet deadlines for product production planning and to ensure minimum supply risk.
• Maintain and update accurate system data for the specified range of items to include the creation and maintenance of current and additional item codes within the Company ERP system.
• To support and assist various departments with resolving quality and service issues by liaising with raw material suppliers.

Purchasing:

• Purchase a range of raw materials, basing decisions around the requirements and results of MRP and other commercial factors.
• Regularly liaise and meet with raw material suppliers, on and off site to discuss quality and service issues leading to satisfactory resolutions through corrective and preventative actions and ensure effective ongoing relationships. Creating meeting schedules, agendas and recording notes.
• With the support of the RMPM, specify purchase order quantities and successful deliveries ensuring a consistent supply of materials to an agreed quality. Negotiate prices, lead times, delivery terms, while maintaining suitable safety stock parameters as required.
• Provide support with raw material risk assessments and monitor supplier performance.
• Introduce potential new suppliers (in conjunction with PDS and Quality) obtaining the required regulatory documents for approval.
• Identify supply chain risk and provide counter measures.
• Work towards continuous improvement in the supply of raw materials.
• Assist QA in preparation for supplier audits as and when required.
• Advise on strategic procurement methods as the situation warrants.
• Create / assist with change documentation for raw materials.
• Provide support with monthly and ad hoc reporting.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Establish, maintain and promote good supplier partnerships and relationships.
• Provide analytical support with the measurement and rating of raw material suppliers.
• Maintain and update Supplier Relationship Management data and communications, uploading documents into the company’s ERP system as required.
• Create and manage company change records via the online system adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain raw material documents within the centralised document and ERP system.
• Liaise with the NPD regarding the introduction of new raw materials.
• Provide support with raw material technical agreements.
• Approve raw material invoices and resolve queries as required.
• Support the RMPM as required.
• Request and review QC and delivery documentation.
• Facilitate inter-site stock transfers.
• To provide cover for other areas as required.