Commercial and Procurement Consultant

3 weeks ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Montu UK Full time €55,000 - €60,000

Pharmaceutical Buyer
Reporting to: Commercial GM - UK
Montu is a leading cannabis company with operations in Europe and Asia-Pacific. We facilitate access to cannabis through locally integrated ecosystems that streamline the patient experience from end-to-end and set new standards in Cannabis Care.

Our mission: improve the lives of millions of people through cannabis therapies. Medical cannabis has already been legalised in more than 50 countries across the world over recent years, unlocking a huge potential for medical, wellness, and ultimately recreational markets. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Buyer to join our team. The Pharmaceutical Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the inventory of medical cannabis products and related supplies. This role requires strong communication skills, industry knowledge, and a commitment to ensuring that our product offerings meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of medical cannabis products and related supplies.
Establish and maintain relationships with reputable suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.

Purchasing:
Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products and resolve any issues related to orders.

Inventory Management:
Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels of all products.
Implement and maintain inventory control systems to track product quantities and movements.
Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.

Quality Assurance:
Ensure that all purchased products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with the import partners to conduct inspections and testing of incoming products.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Qualified or working towards being a qualified Responsible Person (RP), with a willingness to take on responsibility of the RP within the procurement side of the business.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or medical cannabis industry.
In-depth knowledge of medical cannabis products and regulatory requirements is a plus.

Proficient in procurement software and tools (e.g. ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Shopify, Xero).
You'll get 30 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata.
You can join our generous pension scheme and the employer will match contributions up to 5%.
There are lots of opportunities to work on cross-team projects and represent Montu at events such as awards, trade shows and fairs.
Cycle to work scheme.



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