Supplier Development Specialist

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Torbay Pharmaceuticals has exciting growth plans, to support this, we are looking for a Supplier Development Specialistto work with our product development team, suppliers and operational leads. The role will take a lead in sourcing new materials, supporting suppliers through our supplier approval process and developing the relationship going forward with a view to achieving the best possible price, service and quality.

We offer flexible working and this role has the potential to be 50% working from home where we’d only need to come to the office at agreed times.

The job holder will also develop our Vendor Scorecard system, reporting back to the management team and working with suppliers that need improvement

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have a least 2 years Supplier Management Experience
• Ability to negotiate, influence and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commercial background and experience of writing business cases
• Self-motivated & Self-confident
• Computer literate – able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, project and outlook: and access the internet.
• A corporate player - able to link successfully strategy and operations
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to ensure success.
• Reliable, with integrity and honesty.
• Diplomatically assertive.
• Able to cope under pressure

Working for our organisation

Torbay Pharmaceuticals - Built by the NHS, Supplying the World

At Torbay Pharmaceuticals you’ll work for a truly unique organisation and alongside the most committed people in the business. We have ambitious plans to grow our business over the next few years and we know that we can’t do that without everyone playing their part. That’s why we believe in the One TP way of working.

Shared responsibility for getting a job done is core to our values and is underpinned by a We can if… attitude. If one team needs help to meet a goal, then the rest of us pitch in to help. It’s just what we do and we only want to work with others who would do that too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will involve:

• Developing new supply sources to improve cost competitiveness, availability and to reduce stock holdings
• To ensure that Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is put in place and followed with all new suppliers
• Conduit between TP and the supplier with regard to product introduction.
• Drive the internal processes required to introduce goods and services into a Pharmaceutical regulated facility, whilst adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations.
• Cross functional program management to qualify new goods and services.
• Support the auditing team with arranging and completing supplier audits
• Responsible for the ownership of issues reported with goods and services, working with internal and external partners to resolve (in line with cGMP expectations)
• Responsible for the Vendor Scorecard system on Winman (ERP System)
• Make recommendations to the Head of Supply Chain and Procurement with regard to new supplier choices
• To be the first point of contact between the New Product Development function and Supply Chain with regard to sourcing and obtaining pricing for new Goods and Services.
• Responsible for completing and updating Supply Chain Maps for all cGMP materials.
• Represent the Supply Chain function on New Product Development project meetings where new goods and services are required.
• Aid the tendering function to obtain User Requirement Specifications from internal customers to enable formal tenders to be completed when appropriate.

Full details can be found on the Job Description
Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Chartered Institute Purchasing & Supply Level 4 or higher or Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport qualification level 4 or Higher
• Hons Degree in relevant subject (e.g. Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing or Engineering) or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• LEAN/Six Sigma qualification
• Prince 2 or other relevant project management qualification

Skills
Essential criteria

• Supplier Management Experience
• Computer literate – able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, project and outlook: and access the internet.
• A corporate player, able to link successfully strategy and operations
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to ensure success.
• Commitment to own personal development demonstrated through evidenced CPD
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Self-motivated & Self-confident

Experience
Essential criteria

• Strong leadership skills with Cross functional management skills
• The ability to analyse and report data
• Ability to negotiate, influence and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Critical analysis, problem-solving and evaluative skills.
• Strong commercial background and experience of writing business cases
• Numerically astute with strong problem-solving skills

Desirable criteria

• Relevant knowledge and experience related to the manufacture of medicinal products and its components
• Root cause analysis training
• Trained in the Principles and Guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice and how the principles of GDP maintain product quality throughout the distribution chain.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,655.00-£31,534.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discounts
• Wellness programmes
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday