Head of Supply Chain

Our client is looking for a Head of Supply Chain to lead their Purchasing & Planning departments. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Taking on the technical and disciplinary leadership as well as the further development of the supply chain team and overall operational workflow
• Managing and organizing the Supply Chain function to ensure that delivery dates are met
• Optimizing material management such as purchase prices and delivery reliability
• Overseeing the resolution of all the internal operational activities and outsourced issues affecting inventory, scheduling and delivery, by coordinating the associated supply chain processes
• Taking responsibility for on-schedule and quantitative planning, as well as the provision and distribution of all finished goods produced and procured from suppliers to the end customer
• Optimize our planning and procurement processes, achieve savings, manage projects and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Maintaining budgets at agreed levels whilst ensuring a high level of inventory control and accuracy for all products
• Implementing strategic activities that focus on meeting growing business needs

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in English
• Must have excellent leadership skills
• Able to lead and motivate team and proven experience in management
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Proactive and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements with strategic suppliers/contractors

• A Degree in Supply Chain Management or related
• Minimum of 5 years local experience within a similar role
• Manufacturing Experience and knowledge of GMPs and HSE is a must
• Pharmaceutical Experience will be considered an asset

• Annual Performance Bonus