Planning & Purchasing Officer

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown into a leading developer and manufacturer of specialized pharmaceutical products and one of the largest vertically integrated companies in advanced drug delivery technologies. With a strong international presence, we remain committed to improving people’s lives through innovation and access to affordable, high-quality medicines. Today, our products reach patients in more than 90 countries worldwide, supporting better health outcomes every day.

Pharmathen employs more than 1,600 people from over 27 different nationalities, reflecting a diverse and international workforce. Our achievements are driven by strong scientific expertise, high ethical standards, and the dedication of our people, who share a commitment to improving patient lives.

Pharmathen offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a Planning & Purchasing Officer to join our team at our Pallini premises.

As a Planning & Purchasing Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of plant materials.

Requirements

More particularly:

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with internal teams, departments as required
• Analyze, maintain, and execute plant materials requirement from MRP
• Analyze planning data in SAP and adjust requirements accordingly notifying the appropriate supplier
• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders
• Release and maintain purchase orders in support of production schedules for assigned commodities
• Interface with suppliers on a daily basis via phone, email, and in-person to maintain a favorable supplier relationship and to ensure on-time delivery of product
• Take the necessary actions in order the materials to be available on time based on the packaging schedule
• Be responsible for reporting

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc Degree in relevant field, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Administration
• 1-3 years of relevant working experience

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)

• Ιn-depth knowledge and experience in SAP or similar ERP system would be considered an asset

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Exceptional communication skills, strong project management skills

Benefits

What you'll gain:

Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere

Exposure to challenging business issues and practices

Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.