Buyer
Core
Lead strategic procurement and inventory optimization for paper, film, and label stock to ensure uninterrupted supply and balance working capital targets.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Reliable material availability for pharmaceutical secondary packaging production
Domain
Pharmaceutical packaging / Consumer packaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Inventory strategy, Working capital management, Vendor relationship management, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) leadership, ERP systems proficiency, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in paper/film/label/pharmaceutical packaging environments, Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
Technologies
EBS, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute inventory strategies for paper, RPS film, and RPS paper label stock; Balance working capital targets with customer service requirements; Collaborate with Planning and Customer Service to adjust purchasing based on demand changes; Negotiate pricing and lead times with suppliers; Lead Vendor Managed Inventory programs; Identify supply risks and develop contingency plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC