Procurement & Purchasing Senior Officer

About the company

RAFARM is an innovation-driven, dynamically growing pharmaceutical company and a well-established European manufacturer with an outward-looking orientation that invests 13% of net turnover in Research and Development. We introduce high technology in our state-of-the-art sterile manufacturing plant and create new production lines with cutting-edge technology and robotic equipment. RAFARM is a place where our people evolve and are full of passion and interests. We are a dynamic team that empowers talent, embraces diversity and accelerates development.
About the role

Our Procurement & Purchasing department is expanding, and we are looking for a dynamic and skilled individual to join our team as a Procurement & Purchasing Senior Officer for the InDirect Categories.

The role's main accountabilities will be the following:

Category Management / Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage Sourcing & Category Management activities, including category strategy, tenders, negotiations and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including QBRs, supplier development, innovation and capacity planning.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives, including the management of tenders and strategic projects,
• Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers and new business opportunities.

Purchasing Activities

• Oversee the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring timely and sufficient supply.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Operations, R&D, QA and other internal stakeholders to meet business requirements.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to deliveries, delays and supply deviations.

Project Management / Reporting / Contracting

• Manage Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs).
• Monitor contracts, price lists, renewals and key procurement KPIs.
• Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List and related contracts.

Internal Processes

• Ensure compliance with company Procurement policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Drive process optimization, risk management and operational excellence.
• Support the annual budgeting process and monitoring of purchasing costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain or relevant field. Master's degree will be considered as additional asset
• 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar position. (preferably Pharma/Chemical/ FMGC Manufacturing Industry)
• Fluency in Greek & English (both verbal & written) is a must
• Very good Knowledge of SAP/ERP system
• ARIBA or other similar platforms and E-auctions/ RFQ will be considered as an asset
• Knowledge of Manufacturing procurement process and purchasing activities
• Experience in Risk Management of the supplier portfolio
• Experience in Category Strategies & managing contracts
• Excellent communication and negation skills
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset
• Attention to detail, highly organized, problem-solving mentality

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Private Health Insurance
• Career Development Opportunities
• Work-Life Balance
• Company Bus
• Innovative Work Environment
• Community Engagement
• Recognition and Rewards