Purchasing Specialist

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn. We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries. At Recordati, our mantra is simple.

We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves. This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases. Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life. Job PurposeAbout the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Purchasing Specialist to manage the direct purchasing processes for our pharmaceutical manufacturing site.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure an uninterrupted supply of high quality materials essential to our manufacturing process. This role requires a professional who can balance strategic and operational responsibilities, ensuring compliance with company standards and sustainability initiatives.

Key ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesLead the direct purchasing process for raw and packaging materials , ensuring quality and cost-effectivenessDevelop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support procurement and business objectivesAnalyse market trends and perform supplier scouting to identify and qualify new suppliersCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and meet internal customer requirementsImplement strategic purchasing initiatives aligned with the company’s goals for sustainability and risk managementMonitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring adherence to service agreements and quality standardsConduct data analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement of procurement processes. Required EducationRequired Skills and ExperienceSkills And QualificationsBasic Skills:

Effective communication skills to liaise with various stakeholdersStrong data analysis skills to evaluate procurement metricsProject management skills to efficiently manage multiple procurement projectsFamiliarity with Digital Procurement and ERP SystemsProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)At least 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or manufacturing environmentFluent in EnglishNo travel restrictions.

Technical SkillsKnowledge of strategic management and the ability to align purchasing strategy with business objectivesDemonstrated negotiation skills to secure favourable terms with suppliersFinancial acumen to manage costs and budgets effectivelyExperience in supplier scouting to identify reliable sources of materialsProficient in internal customer relationship management to ensure alignment with production needsCompetence in supplier relationship management to enhance partnershipsAwareness of sustainability practices in procurementAbility to manage conflict and complexity in a dynamic procurement environmentOpen to innovative approaches and new ideas in procurementRisk management skills to proactively identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.

Technical CompetenciesRequired LanguagesRequired Behaviours and CompetenciesTravel required in %At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief. If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.