Stratergic sourcing

Job Description

Role & responsibilities JOB SUMMARY In line with business strategy, develop and introduce new packaging solutions that satisfy the consumer, customer • Work closely with the cross-functional teams in order to effectively deliver new, fit for use packaging solutions to the business. • To support the Product Development and Process Managers throughout the launch procedure. KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES % OF TIME Packaging Development Awareness of new briefs and critical path requirements. Assist with internal feasibility assessment. Provide packaging solutions for new products, range re-launches and range extensions/Alternate vendor developments. Generate and manage the packaging critical path in conjunction with the Development and Process Managers. Be involved in the appropriate phases to ensure the correct management of the packaging process as the product moves from Concept to Launch. Provision of all information in order for concept team to finalise product costings. Work with the Process team on pre-production runs, ensuring customer approval of packaging. Where appropriate conduct alternative supplier evaluation trials Follow risk management procedures. Review of transit trials with the process team Basic packaging specification management, including checking the quality of information. Ensure that all packaging for new products meets with customer and business expectations whilst adhering to legislative, quality, safety, and environmental standards. Ensure all packaging for new products achieves manufacturing performance by providing cost effective solutions. Management of packaging samples throughout the process for the new development products. Strongly influence and shape the customers perception of the company as a forward thinking innovator with regards to packaging. Proactively investigate innovative and new packaging solutions for new and existing product. Take the lead in developing and promoting new packaging innovation. Identify and visit new potential suppliers that can help us achieve our goals of excellence in packaging innovation. Sourcing and finalization of Primary packing materials for R&D and commercial in a regulated market. Knowledge of sourcing of Vials, stoppers, PFS, auto injectors, pens, bags, tubes and films, primary filters and secondary filters, ophthalmic 3-piece containers, Tubing for filling lines , seals, Labels, cartons aluminum pouches Vendor related documents to ensure the vendor qualification and their manufacturing facility audits. Business continuity plan/derisking plan for the complex development products. KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES % OF TIME KSM/Raw material procurement/Advance intermediate/Chemicals . The person should have minimum understanding in procuring of the API related raw materials like : KSM/Raw material procurement/Advance intermediate/Chemicals. . should have understanding about regulatory requirement of KSM/Raw material procurement/Advance intermediate/Chemicals vendors to manufacturer an API and its regulatory filing requirements.