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Purchasing Specialist

ID:  1559
Date of Posting:  May 27, 2025
Business Area:  Other
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  Hybrid
Location: 

Istanbul, TR

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Entry level

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 Purpose

About 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 Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the direct purchasing process for raw and packaging materials , ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support procurement and business objectives
  • Analyse market trends and perform supplier scouting to identify and qualify new suppliers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and meet internal customer requirements
  • Implement strategic purchasing initiatives aligned with the company’s goals for sustainability and risk management
  • Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring adherence to service agreements and quality standards
  • Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Required Education

Required Skills and Experience

Skills and Qualifications:

Basic Skills:

  • Effective communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders
  • Strong data analysis skills to evaluate procurement metrics
  • Project management skills to efficiently manage multiple procurement projects
  • Familiarity with Digital Procurement and ERP Systems
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • At least 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or manufacturing environment
  • Fluent in English
  • No travel restrictions.

 

Technical Skills:

  • Knowledge of strategic management and the ability to align purchasing strategy with business objectives
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills to secure favourable terms with suppliers
  • Financial acumen to manage costs and budgets effectively
  • Experience in supplier scouting to identify reliable sources of materials
  • Proficient in internal customer relationship management to ensure alignment with production needs
  • Competence in supplier relationship management to enhance partnerships
  • Awareness of sustainability practices in procurement
  • Ability to manage conflict and complexity in a dynamic procurement environment
  • Open to innovative approaches and new ideas in procurement
  • Risk management skills to proactively identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.

Technical Competencies

Required Behaviours and Competencies

Required Languages

Travel 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.

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