Senior Raw Materials Buyer H/F (Permanent Contract)

Our client, an independent and recognized French pharmaceutical laboratory in its specialty, is experiencing strong growth in France and internationally. To structure its purchasing function and secure a highly strategic spending area – active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) – it is recruiting its future Senior Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Buyer F/M. Reporting to the Head of Direct Procurement, you will manage a technical category, exposed to global supply tensions, in a context of production outsourcing and procurement transformation. The "plus" points: A family company experiencing strong growth, with a strong employer brand An expert and passionate team, accessible and attentive management A strategic scope with high stakes, in a structuring procurement transformation phase Strong human values, a fertile ground for fully developing your potential To consider: Permanent contract Salary package according to profile and experience: from €50K fixed + variable Position based in Auvergne (63) – Clermont-Ferrand/Vichy axis Your challenges Category management & strategy Audit and map the existing situation, anticipate current and future needs, and build the API procurement strategy adapted to growth and industrial outsourcing. Operational and tactical management Manage the entire purchasing cycle, focusing on supplier partnerships, risk management (quality, regulatory, supply), and performance monitoring. Technical and scientific watch Continuously monitor emerging active ingredients, excipients, finished products, and medical devices to be proactive in future market entries. Business partnering Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Production, and Regulatory Affairs – a role as a true business partner, not just an executor. Engineer or equivalent higher education, ideally with a dual background in chemistry and purchasing At least 8 years of experience in similar roles in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, health, or agri-food. Experience in raw material purchasing in demanding automotive or aeronautical sectors may also be considered. Natural leadership, excellent communicator, comfortable in a changing and complex environment Excellent mastery of the purchasing process, ability to design innovative models and to hold a short/medium/long-term vision Fluent English essential, both written and spoken Agility, team spirit, capacity for self-questioning Ready to give a new dimension to your career? Because people are our greatest asset, Jobberry, Talent Consulting, offers you a clear recruitment process: Interview with your Jobberry consultant – Anaïs Le Sourt + professional reference checks Interview with the manager and HR Personality assessment, debrief, then on-site meetings with the manager