Technical Buyer

Sydenham Laboratories, Inc. (SLI) is an ISO 9001:2008, HACCP Certified, PIC/s GMP compliant pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures healthcare products. SLI manufactures oral drug preparations in dosage forms of tablet, capsule, syrup, and powder for suspension. Non-penicillin, penicillin and cephalexin-based products are manufactured in separate buildings with 'clean room hepa-filtered' exclusive air-handling systems to ensure zero-cross contamination. SLI also manufactures food supplements in the above dosage forms.

SLI is founded in 1971 by Dr. Eduardo R. dela Cruz, MD, a cardiologist and a former president of Philippine Medical Association.

SLI derived its name from one of the great British physicians, Dr. Thomas Sydenham, known as the English Hippocrates, the founder of clinical medicine, and an advocate of effective management of illness that emphasized detailed observation and maintained patient records.

The Role

You Will Be Responsible For

• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies together with cross-functional teams across the organisation.
• Analysing categories of spend to determine potential opportunities regarding cost optimisation.
• Management of existing supplier relationships and contracts and renegotiation of supplier contracts where required.
• Actively searching for alternative sources and solutions of supply.
• Determining best-in-class processes in order to drive lower cost while improving service levels.
• Working closely with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure continuity of supply.
• Leading/participating in contract reviews and negotiations in coordination with the legal teams.
  
  

Ideal Profile

• You have at least 2 years experience ideally as a Buying / Procurement within Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology.
• You possess excellent negotiating skills with a strong ability to influence people of all levels.
• You have working knowledge of CAPEX Procurement
• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments
• You are a strong team player who can manage multiple stakeholders
• You are a strong networker & relationship builder
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance
• Fantastic work culture
• Attractive Salary & Benefits