Senior Buyer

Title:

Senior Buyer

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team in Wrexham. As Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other consumables necessary for the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products. This position is integral to maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of our supply chain operations while adhering to stringent regulatory standards and quality requirements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with the company's overall business objectives and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Contribute to the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for raw materials, packaging, APIs, and other consumables.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manage supplier change notifications, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Planning, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Global Category Leads to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Cost Optimisation: Perform cost analysis and implement strategies to optimise procurement costs without compromising quality.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to ensure continuity and reliability.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• Considerable experience in a buying role from a highly regulated industry
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Accountable attitude, takes ownership and is solution-focused
• Natural communicator and relationship builder

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IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.