Manager, Procurement Planner

We are looking for a Manager, Procurement Planner for a pharmaceutical laboratory.

Manager, Procurement Planner - Temporary contract

• Develop and manage procurement plans for materials associated with different product portfolios.
• Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing sites in order to balance customer service objectives with operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by ensuring that purchase orders for the active substance, drug product and finished product are updated as requested.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with global and local supply chain teams, as well as market stakeholders, to ensure continuity of supply and anticipate potential risks.
• Participate in supply chain meetings to ensure alignment with customer needs and consumption plans.
• Use ERP systems (e.g. SAP) for demand management, material requirement planning (MRP), and the proper execution of planning processes.
• Monitor variations in demand, communicate with stakeholders to adjust production plans and integrate these changes into site production schedules.
• Monitor and evaluate inventory risks, including stock shortages, overages and obsolescence risks.
• Identify and resolve supply constraints in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage inventory risks related to regulatory or design/packaging changes.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as backorders, inventory compliance, and order accuracy.
• Develop procurement plans and coordinate with internal/external sites to ensure product availability.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchase orders for raw materials, pharmaceuticals and finished products.
• Monitor demand, adjust production plans and anticipate inventory risks (breaks, surplus, obsolescence).
• Collaborate with global and local Supply Chain teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• Contribute to inventory forecasts, budget and root cause analysis in case of supply issues.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly stock reviews and report any risk or disruption.
• Participate in Supply Chain optimization projects and support for new products, tenders, and clinical needs.
• Ensure the accuracy of the master data in collaboration with the concerned teams.
• Use Excel, SAP, Tableau, Power BI, Kinaxis and other tools to track KPIs, analyze data and improve planning.
• Contribute to the digitalization and automation of processes to strengthen efficiency and precision.
• Demonstrate adaptability in learning new digital tools and forecasting systems.
• Master planning flows, ERP transactions and operational processes, with a good understanding of the concepts of AI/ML applied to optimization.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the supply chain, ideally in a global industrial or pharmaceutical environment.
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain operations and planning flows.
• Mastery of ERP systems and data analysis tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and negotiation.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, EMA).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.