Procurement and Planning Manger

Upperton Pharma Solutions; Beeston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Upperton Pharma Solutions is looking for a Procurement and Planning Manager to lead activities in our expanding team. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient planning to support our R&D and manufacturing processes. Join us during this exciting period of growth in our Beeston headquarters and enjoy competitive benefits including 25 days holiday and a contributory pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday and your birthday off

Company contributory pension package

Life insurance

Private Medical Insurance through Vitality

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and/or materials planning within the pharmaceutical, CDMO, or life sciences sector.
• Understanding of GMP requirements and supply chain compliance in a regulated environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a robust materials planning process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Procurement and Planning Manager

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.

Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities, in our development and manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team.

The Procurement and Planning Manager will lead procurement and planning activities. Develop and implement procurement strategies, ensuring efficient planning and availability of materials and resources to support manufacturing and development activities.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a robust materials planning process to ensure timely availability of inputs for production and R&D.
• Optimisation of procurement, planning and scheduling processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to forecast demand and align supply and resource plans.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation with suppliers of raw materials, consumables, and services.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity.
• Manage inventory levels to balance cost efficiency with operational readiness.
• Maintain the master schedule, working across functions to ensure resource requirements are clear.
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in procurement and/or materials planning within the pharmaceutical, CDMO, or life sciences sector.
• Understanding of GMP requirements and supply chain compliance in a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business with evolving processes.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage contracts effectively.
• Experience implementing or working with ERP/MRP systems.
  
  

What You Will Get In Return

We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:

25 days holiday and your birthday off!

Company contributory pension package

Life insurance

Upperton Rewards discount platform through reward gateway

Private Medical Insurance through Vitality

Internal and external training courses and professional development support

Free onsite car parking

We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.