Strategic Buyer

**Date**:21 May 2025

**Department**:Finance

**Business Area**:Supply Chain/Logistics & Procurement

**Job Type**:Direct Employee

**Contract Type**:Permanent

**Location**:Manchester, GB

**_About us_**
- Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group research, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three therapeutic areas**:AIR** (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations), **RARE** (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and **CAR**E (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care).
- We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded **B Corp Certification**, a recognition of **high social and environmental standards.** We are a **reliable** company that adopts and promotes **transparent ethical behavior** at all levels.
- We are committed to **embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.** In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

**Chiesi UK**
- Chiesi UK is the number one affiliate of the Chiesi Group and works on important therapy areas, such as neonatology, organ transplantation and rare diseases, alongside our treatments for respiratory conditions. We are proud to be a B Corp company, committed to using business as a force for good and always pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the best outcomes for our people, patients and communities.
- Our shared values of integrity, trust and innovation help us build authentic and transparent relationships, with the focus always remaining on the patient. Further, we pride ourselves on inclusivity and appreciate everyone’s unique talents, always encouraging people to share their perspectives and ideas.

**What we offer**
- At Chiesi, we offer a work environment where individuals can reach their full potential and build meaningful careers. We are committed to our people and in April we were thrilled to be recognised as one of the 2024 UK Best Workplaces. This award coming on the back of being certified as a UK and European Top Employer for nine consecutive years. Our people are our greatest asset and we celebrate that “Everyone of us is different. Everyone of us is Chiesi.” We continuously strive to enrich our employees personal and professional lives through our competitive benefits, services and programmes.

**Who we are looking for**
- We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement team, based in our Head Office in Heald Green, Manchester.- At Chiesi it is our people who are at the heart of what we do and achieve. A proud family business we are a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work in the UK.We offer a great benefits package including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies, carers leave, flexible smart working/hybrid working, pension, private medical and dental cover, 25 days leave (plus well being days), competitive salary, and an annual bonus scheme.- Take a look below for further information and how to apply.- We look forward to welcoming you to our team.**Purpose**
- As a Strategic Buyer, you will lead sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships for specific categories. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Procurement, supporting strategic procurement initiatives, delivering value, and ensuring alignment with business and sustainability goals.- To deputise for the Procurement Manager as and when required.**Profile**
- An experienced procurement professional with a proven track record of working with and influencing senior stakeholders. The individual will be well-versed in all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement, enabling them to provide expert advice, guidance, and support to business leaders, managers, and cross-functional teams. They will also play a key role in delivering procurement initiatives that drive cost efficiency, supplier performance, and support the ongoing growth and success of the organisation.- The post holder must possess strong communication skills and be able to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the organisation.**Main Responsibilities**
- Manage procurement of goods or services across defined categories.
- Execute sourcing strategies aligned with business needs and sustainability objectives.
- Provide supplier management support during the full contract lifecycle.
- Guide internal stakeholders on compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the continuous improve