We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to support material management, supplier qualification and supply chain activities within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure materials meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements while supporting efficient and compliant manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate material qualification and approval activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
- Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D, Regulatory Affairs and Operations.
- Review and maintain technical documentation, material records, approved supplier lists and relevant databases.
- Ensure materials meet applicable GMP requirements and site-specific quality standards.
- Support supplier management activities, fostering strong relationships and ensuring quality, reliability and continuity of supply.
- Support investigations into material-related issues, deviations, root causes.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across supply chain processes, material management and supplier performance.
- Work cross-functionally to resolve supply chain challenges and ensure materials are available to meet operational requirements.
- Support process standardisation, documentation updates and ongoing compliance with company procedures.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in supply chain, material management, supplier qualification or a similar role, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or regulated manufacturing industry.
- Understanding of GMP requirements, quality systems and regulatory compliance is desirable.
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High attention to detail, particularly when managing technical documentation and compliance records.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
