Descripción de la oferta
Centrient Pharmaceuticals is the leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics, and a provider of next generation statins and anti-fungals. We produce and sell intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms. We stand proudly at the centre of modern healthcare, as a maker of essential and life‑saving medicines. With our commitment to Quality, Reliability and Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our over 1600 employees work continuously to meet our customers’ needs. We work towards a sustainable future by actively participating in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Founded 150 years ago as the ‘Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek’, our company was known as Gist Brocades. Headquartered in Rotterdam (Netherlands), we have production facilities and sales offices in China, India, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Mexico. Centrient Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm. The Purchasing department has a vacancy in its team for the following position: Direct Buyer The main activities and responsibilities Manage procurement of assigned raw materials, spare parts, packaging and services for Santa Perpetua Production Site, coordinate with internal clients, provide market information, report performance versus market prices, analysis of alternatives and conduct contracting & negotiation with suppliers Improve price, quality and delivery times conditions, ensuring achievement of annual targets. Audit and ongoing evaluation of suppliers. Organise supplier portfolio and reduce transactional workload through appropriate solutions. Assure double source of supply. Negotiation of Supply Contracts with selected suppliers. Responsible key point in the Organization for any topic related to assigned commodities, spare parts, packaging and services. Establish a robust supply for each assigned commodity, spare parts, packaging and services including supplier location and diversification. Execute Category Plans for each category assigned. Identify and capture market opportunities. Engage with suppliers and markets, and deliver new insights, innovations and opportunities to Centrient. Recognise supply risks and prepare contingency plans. The Ideal Candidate Bachelor degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Finance Knowledge of SAP MM, SAP Ariba & Microsoft Office Fluency in spoken and written English. 5 years of experience in a broad supply management and negotiation. Terms and reward We offer a local contract in a challenging, comprehensive, operational environment, with many opportunities for personal input and growth and plenty of discussions with other professionals. The organization is very flat. You have a lot of freedom and responsibility in an open, direct, and informal atmosphere. The Procedure Please submit your application via the 'apply' button and upload your CV & cover letter in English. We also ask you to include information on your current remuneration. Only applications with CV and Cover Letter will be considered. For more detailed information about the role and about the Recruitment & Selection process you can contact us via We invite you to visit our website for information about our company. Reference check procedures are part of the Centrient Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when a reference check is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
