Procurement & Purchasing Senior Officer

About the company RAFARM is an innovation-driven, dynamically growing pharmaceutical company and a well-established European manufacturer with an outward-looking orientation that invests 13% of net turnover in Research and Development. We introduce high technology in our state-of-the-art sterile manufacturing plant and create new production lines with cutting-edge technology and robotic equipment.

RAFARM is a place where our people evolve and are full of passion and interests. We are a dynamic team that empowers talent, embraces diversity and accelerates development.

About the role

Our Procurement & Purchasing department is expanding, and we are looking for a dynamic and skilled individual to join our team as a Procurement & Purchasing Senior Officer for the In. Direct Categories. The role's main accountabilities will be the following: Category Management / Supplier Relationship Management Manage Sourcing & Category Management activities, including category strategy, tenders, negotiations and contracts.

Manage supplier relationships and performance, including QBRs, supplier development, innovation and capacity planning. Drive cost optimization initiatives, including the management of tenders and strategic projects, Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers and new business opportunities. Purchasing Activities Oversee the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring timely and sufficient supply.

Collaborate with Production, Planning, Operations, R&D, QA and other internal stakeholders to meet business requirements. Monitor and resolve issues related to deliveries, delays and supply deviations. Project Management / Reporting / Contracting Manage Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs). Monitor contracts, price lists, renewals and key procurement KPIs.

Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List and related contracts. Internal Processes Ensure compliance with company Procurement policies, procedures and guidelines. Drive process optimization, risk management and operational excellence. Support the annual budgeting process and monitoring of purchasing costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain or relevant field. Master's degree will be considered as additional asset 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar position . (preferably Pharma/Chemical/ FMGC Manufacturing Industry) Fluency in Greek & English (both verbal & written) is a must Very good Knowledge of SAP/ERP system ARIBA or other similar platforms and E-auctions/ RFQ will be considered as an asset Knowledge of Manufacturing procurement process and purchasing activities Experience in Risk Management of the supplier portfolio Experience in Category Strategies & managing contracts Excellent communication and negation skills Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset Attention to detail, highly organized, problem-solving mentality Benefits Competitive Compensation Private Health Insurance Career Development Opportunities Work-Life Balance Company Bus Innovative Work Environment Community Engagement Recognition and Rewards