Strategic Supply Chain Director

1 week ago

Egham, Surrey, United Kingdom Essential Pharma Full time
Job Summary

Essential Pharma is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Supply Chain Director to lead the overall strategy, planning, and execution of the supply chain and procurement functions. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading all supply chain activities, including sourcing, supplier relationship management, S&OP/demand planning, inventory control, logistics, and integration of new products into our portfolio while maintaining full GxP compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead initiatives to improve supply chain processes, focusing on efficiency, cost savings, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Monitor and manage global supply chain disruptions, identifying alternative sourcing solutions.
  • Manage and maintain strong relationships with global and local suppliers, establishing and monitoring appropriate KPIs and ensuring performance and adherence to quality and service standards.
  • Oversee demand forecasting, inventory management, and scheduling to meet market needs and regulatory timelines.
  • Proactive risk management that ensures appropriate inventory levels, balancing just-in-time delivery with safety stock to prevent shortages.
  • Oversee the transportation, storage & pre-wholesaler partners, including cold chain logistics and hazardous material handling, adhering to GDP (Good Distribution Practices).
  • Prepare and manage the procurement and supply chain budget, provide regular reports and analysis on procurement performance, savings, and supply chain risk management.
  • Provide leadership for Supply Chain and Procurement on S&OP, senior SRM oversight, cross-functional alignment, and negotiation on pricing/COGs.

About Essential Pharma

Essential Pharma is an international specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to maintaining access to clinically differentiated, niche medicines in small patient populations. We are proactive in identifying low volume, difficult-to-manufacture therapeutic products, and late-stage clinical development assets that target rare diseases. Our recent acquisition of Renaissance Pharmaceuticals is a significant milestone for Essential Pharma, the group's second product for treatment of a rare disease, and the first development-stage asset in our portfolio.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, healthcare insurance, pension, life insurance, enhanced family leave, enhanced sick pay, annual leave, discretionary annual performance bonus, recognition program, and agile working. We wholeheartedly embrace agile working, recognizing that it enables individuals to bring their authentic selves to work. Treating each other as adults fosters a sense of autonomy and responsibility, while our inherent social nature is nurtured through engaging groups and events. Furthermore, our unwavering dedication to employee growth and learning is evident through our commitment to personalized development plans, as we believe in fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive.

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