Indirect Procurement

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Be the First to Apply Division Piramal Pharma Solutions Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com Job Title Indirect Procurement Job Description The Indirect Buyer is responsible for sourcing and managing a broad range of indirect goods and services to support site operations, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and reliable supply. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, the role drives value through effective procurement strategies, supplier management, and continuous improvement of cost, performance, and service delivery. Procurement & Sourcing Carry out end-to-end procurement activities for the site indirect categories, including MRO & labs, IT, logistics, professional services and capex. Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with local and global business needs and category objectives. Working with other internal stakeholders, lead RFx projects; evaluating commercial and technical proposals and recommend awards. Negotiate pricing, contracts and service level agreements to deliver cost savings and value which maintain high levels of quality and service. Identify and de-risk supply chain where required through second sourcing. Identify synergies and opportunities to consolidate buying across all UK sites. Ensure SAP data is correct and up to date. Supplier & Contract Management Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPI's and service levels. Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, extensions, and terminations. Ensure suppliers meet quality, compliance, sustainability, and ethical standards. Stakeholder Management Partner with internal stakeholders across the Grangemouth site, as well as the wider business. Act as procurement subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on best sourcing and contract strategies, as well as identifying what ordering method is best suited for a particular supplier or purchase order (framework/catalogue etc). Support budget planning and forecast accuracy for indirect spend. Carry out procurement focused training and development to internal stakeholders when needed. Work with global shared service team, internal requisitioners, and finance to ensure any invoice queries are cleared in a timely manner. Compliance & Governance Ensure all purchasing activities comply with internal procurement policies and approval thresholds. Support compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (GxP), company SOP's, and audit standards. Cost & Performance Management Identify and delivery cost reduction and value improvement initiatives. Track and report savings, spend data, and supplier performance metrics. Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement process.