Buyer - Pharmaceutical raw materials - Dutch speaker

Who we are
Established in 1990, we have grown into a trusted global company becoming a leading player in personalized medical solutions. Thanks to our talented team of over 2,000 professionals located in 34 countries, we proudly satisfy the needs of over 200,000 customers around the world. From leading-edge compounding to natural products, from software to equipment, and pioneering genomics, we aim to deliver, on a global scale, ready-to-use and ready-to-administer innovative and high-quality personalized solutions that enhance medical compliance and significantly improve healthcare. Our people are driven by passion, a solid scientific core, and a dedication to innovate. We collaborate with our partners to continuously improve and discover new solutions, to bring quality to customers and positively impact people's lives.

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About the job
Carry out the entire purchasing process for specific product groups Pharmaceutical raw materials such as API's, Exipients, Amino Acids, for the EMEA region. Ensuring product availability at best price and in accordance with Regional and Global strategy.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Purchasing and distribution of product streams to the regional subsidiaries.
• Requesting, assessing and selecting quotations on the basis of product specifications.
• Negotiation of material prices, payment terms and incoterms and/or services portfolios in accordance to business strategy.
• Monitoring order processes to ensure timely delivery of purchase orders and managing suppliers proactively to avoid delays. Escalating issues when necessary.
• Entering purchase orders, processing and maintaining data in the ERP system
• Monitoring inventory levels and tracking lead times in collaboration with the planning and logistics team.
• Supporting the procurement activities in accordance with Sourcing and Category management team.

Additional activities

• Perform supplier evaluation to assess the quality and reliability of suppliers, pricing and other purchasing conditions.
• Screen the market using available databases and sources to find alternative suppliers with competitive conditions.
• Follow up commercial opportunities and actively seek better price and product availability as part of continuous improvement of purchasing conditions.
• Contribute ideas about the purchasing strategy and come up with proposals to optimise efficiency of the purchasing.
• Continuously and actively follow market trends.

Set yourself apart

• Bachelor or equivalent education, preferably in Procurement/Sales/Business
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as Buyer of direct or indirect materials
• Efficient and structured way of working
• Excellent skills to manage stakeholders and engage with people
• Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory, any other language is a plus
• Good working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Experience with ERP systems and ability to learn fast

What's on offer?
Fagron offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. We provide an open and truly dynamic environment which supports and encourages you to develop your skills and talents.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet