Overview

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Your new company

At SFI Health, we believe we have the responsibility to bring proven natural health solutions to people’s healthcare needs. We are a global natural health company committed to sourcing and producing natural medicines to the highest standards. Backed by evidence of effectiveness, quality and safety, our products are marketed around the world using our international community of leading life sciences companies and distributor networks.

To find out more, please visit https://www.sfihealth.com/

Job purpose:

The post holder will support achievement of the Company’s strategic objectives through effective management of the supply chain & procurement processes. Leading supply chain improvement initiatives to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Developing action plans to increase profitability through supply chain optimization. Identifying competitive actions from suppliers for raw materials.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Ensure the effective management in the flow of goods and services within the Procurement, Planning and Warehouse functions of the business and for the administration of sales orders from receipt to dispatch (Directly or via distribution centre)
• Work with Regulatory and Quality to ensure raw materials are procured from accredited suppliers and managed through quarantine for release to production in a timely manner.
• Development and maintenance of efficient procurement processes via the quality system of SOPs and current MRP system in place
• Maintenance of effective cost control system which provides accurate information on current raw material prices and routings within the GMP production facility. Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers and shipping companies, monitoring and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices
• Manage procurement of raw materials from accredited suppliers, cost control, supplier contracts, and logistics.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, planning, and timely material availability to meet production schedules.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Production teams to optimize supplier performance and ensure compliance.
• Analyse supply chain data, mitigate risks, and drive process improvements via SOPs and MRP systems.
• Support new product development through material sourcing and costings.
• Lead and develop a team of two, fostering collaboration and productivity.

Qualification/Training

• Management degree or relevant experience particularly in a pharmaceutical background.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant computer systems including MS Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, TrackWise and SAP.
• Right to work in UK

Experience Profile

• 7 Plus years of significant Supply Chain & procurement experience including stock control, planning, customer service and Distribution management experience ideally within pharmaceutical or the food manufacturing sector.
• Management of negotiations including the utilisation of procurement processes including contract development, SLAs and risk assessments

Personal Attributes

• Business acumen and the ability to effectively plan and ensure delivery of tangible business plans and actions.
• Self-driven, action-oriented mindset with a positive can-do outlook
• Credible and comfortable dealing with internal and external customers
• Innovative and creative thinker who proactively seeks solutions amongst uncertainty or ambiguity.
• Comfortable with change; prepared to alter the course as dictated by the business or customer needs.

What you need for success

• Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Data focussed and analytical approach.
• Skilled negotiator adept at managing negotiations and commercially astute
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to coach, develop and mentor team.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail.
• Results focussed.
• SAP Knowledge and Management

What we can offer

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees\' personal and professional needs. This is an exceptionally good time to join this transforming business with an ambitious roadmap.

• Diverse work culture
• Flexi working
• Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 at home)
• Paid holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Sick pay
• Company Bonus scheme
• Insurance
• Free car parking
• Pension
• Birthday holiday
• Long service bonus

Additional information

• To all recruitment agencies: We are not looking to engage Agencies currently.
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Production
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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