We are seeking a highly focused, collaborative and diligent Supply Chain Assistant to join our team. This role will be critical to the successful operation and development of our Supply Chain and Procurement function in the UK.

The successful candidate will combine strong clarity of thought, attention to detail and excellent stakeholder management skills, to maintain and improve our supply chain and procurement operations in the UK. If you like taking ownership, problem solving, working cross functionally and seeing the impact of your work in a rapidly growing business then this role is for you!

What you’ll be doing

Inventory management: Monitor stock levels and supply performance, working with external suppliers, Supply Chain Management and internal category teams to ensure appropriate stock cover is in place.

Purchasing process management: Execute and monitor purchasing processes, ensuring that accurate records are maintained for purchases and that stock is received correctly into inventory.

Vendor & Partner Communication: Manage clear communication with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure smooth delivery of required goods, support preparation for negotiation of contracts, and ensure adherence to service and compliance standards by suppliers.

Risk and issue identification: Identify vulnerabilities in supply chain processes and work with other teams to make improvements which address them.

New treatment/product sourcing: Support sourcing for new medications and products.

Operational Excellence: Identify and deliver process improvement opportunities to increase reliability and reduce waste.

What we need from you

Required:

Located in South Africa with the right to work in South Africa 

1+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or related consulting roles.

Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including sourcing, supplier management, logistics, planning, and fulfillment.

Clear communication and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in Excel/spreadsheet software and familiarity with ERP or supply chain planning systems.

Proven track record of running critical business processes.

Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements or other business improvement opportunities.

Experience managing supplier relationships.

Desirable:

3+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or related consulting roles.

Experience in pharmaceuticals or healthcare supply chain.

Negotiation leadership experience within a supply chain procurement setting.

Experience working in a high growth environment/scale up.

Knowledge of sustainability practices and emerging supply chain technologies is a plus.

What we offer

Annual company retreat

Join in the early stages of one of the most promising scale-ups in the healthcare space