Senior Buyer at Adcock Ingram

Key Job Outputs: 

• Raise purchase orders on suppliers timeously
• Do Supplier Evaluation and Development
• Expedite orders placed to ensure timeous deliveries
• Manage shipping of imported items
• Manage production at Third Party premises where applicable to ensure timeous deliveries
• Generate Stock Management reports for the Energy subcategory
• Liaise with the Customer Demand team to keep them informed of stock challenges and solutions proposed.
• Provide the relevant stockholding information and represent the supply side in the monthly Demand Review Meetings.
• Ensure timely backflushing and reconciliation on Oracle for the finished goods bought.
• Liaise with GQA and Release Pharmacist to ensure timely release of goods and compliance to quality management related requirements.
• Ensure contract management compliance within the portfolio.
• Ensure New Product launch dates are met from a supply planner/buyer perspective and stock is available continuously.
• Implement cost savings initiatives to mitigate against cost inflation.
• Ensure continuous relationship management with suppliers
• Ensure Supply resilience is built into the Energy subcategory portfolio

Core Competencies:

• Analyse and solve complex problems
• Influencing skills
• Cost focus
• Ability to plan & work independently
• Understanding of pharmaceutical products & shelf life
• Interpret data, information & documents
• Work well with tight deadlines
• ERP experience required
• Sound understanding of MRP
• People management skills
• Networking skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• 5 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry in a similar position
• MRP System such as Oracle experience is required
• Computer literacy: MS Office - strong excel skills a must
• Valid drivers’ licence and own vehicle is advantageous 

Advert Closing Date is 09 October 2026