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Procurement Specialist (Maternity Cover)
Location: Craigavon
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (core hours are between 10.00-16.00 Monday to Friday) hybrid working available
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package
Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB10059

The Role

Almac Pharma Services is an established and highly successful outsourcing partner working with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the world. Our highly skilled team specialise in the manufacture and packaging of commercial drug products and medicines and offer end-to-end management of product supply as well as a range of additional bespoke client services. The expert services we provide supports the provision of medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

We currently have an opportunity to join our Procurement team in the role of Procurement Specialist.

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for calculating material requirements from master production schedules, re-order reports and specific requests, and raising subsequent purchase orders with approved suppliers. Ensure that all orders are placed within an acceptable time frame to ensure the required delivery of the material and to follow up purchase orders to ensure on time delivery.

Key responsibilities will include ensuring that all purchase orders are placed in a timely manner, delivery dates are agreed with the approved supplier, and that delivery dates are met, Ensure that all purchased orders have all the necessary approval documentation, as per SOPs and effectively resolve material queries, which have resulted due to Supplier non-conformances. You will liaise and work closely with the multidisciplinary team across the wider Almac Pharma Services business.

Key Requirements

Degree (or equivalent) qualification
OR
Previous experience within a pharmaceutical company
OR
Previous experience in a Purchasing Department

Previous Experience of Data Analysis

Demonstratable knowledge of inventory systems (i.e. booking in orders, stock movements)

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate, or someone looking to start their career within Almac Pharma Services. Previous work experience of Data Analysis and Inventory Systems is essential, and the ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, a methodical approach with high levels of accuracy.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus for all, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 2nd of October 2024

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.