Purchasing Officer
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Ref No: HRJOB4335
Business Unit: Pharma Services
Location: Craigavon
Open To: Internal and External Candidates
The Company
Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organisation that has organically grown over 50 years now employing almost 5,000 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our Global headquarters is located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland with additional operations throughout Europe (UK, Ireland), across the US (Pennsylvania, North Carolina and California) and in Asia (Singapore and Japan).
Our drive and passion for the values championed by our Founder, and enshrined in the ethos of Almac, ensures that ‘Partnering to Advance Human Health’ is more than just a strapline – it is our way of life.
Advancing human health requires exceptional people – your talent, experience and passion will be the perfect match. Together we will make an exceptional difference to the health of countless patients all over the world ………and this is just the beginning.
Let’s be exceptional together
The Role
Working as part of the Logistics Department team based in our global headquarters in Craigavon, you will be responsible for calculating material requirements from master production schedules, re-order reports and specific requests, and raising subsequent purchase orders with approved suppliers. The post holder will be required to liaise with members of other operational departments to ensure packaging components are ordered within an acceptable time-frame to meet the required delivery date.
As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.
Essential Criteria
- Degree (or equivalent) qualification OR Previous experience within a pharmaceutical company OR Previous experience in a Purchasing Department
- Previous Experience of Data Analysis
- Demonstrate knowledge of inventory systems (i.e. booking in orders, stock movements)
Desirable Criteria
(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist)
- A science subject at either A-Level or Degree Level
- Previous experience of working in an operations/manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of sourcing materials
- Understanding of GMP operations
Reward
Competitive salary
Family friendly flexible working
Learning and development opportunities and support
Health promotions
Enhanced pension contribution
Long service awards
34 days annual leave allowance
Marriage leave
Free car parking
Moving house leave
Subsidised restaurant
Paid medical appointments
Childcare vouchers (including early return bonus)
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity pay
On site physiotherapist
Critical illness policy
Perks discount scheme
Death in service benefit
Westfield health benefit
(Full detail including eligibility criteria is outlined in the company handbook)
To Apply: Apply online at www.almacgroup.com/careers
Closing Date: 20th September 2018 at 17:00 hours