For almost six decades, Pharmathen has remained committed to its vision of improving patients’ lives through innovation and expanding access to complex pharmaceutical therapies.

Today, Pharmathen's capabilities extend across a broad range of specialized dosage forms, including sustained-release products, long-acting injectables, and oral solid dosage forms, while its portfolio includes more than 100 commercial products available internationally through a strong network of partners.

These activities are supported by a robust Research & Development and Manufacturing ecosystem, with three facilities in Greece.

The driving force behind Pharmathen is its people. With more than 1,600 employees representing 27 nationalities, the company fosters a multicultural workplace where women account for 53% of the workforce and 40% of the Senior Leadership Team.

Grounded in its shared values of integrity, quality, innovation, leadership and performance, and guided by strong business ethics and a commitment to its vision, Pharmathen remains dedicated to its founding mission: improving patients' lives.

Pharmathen offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a Planning & Purchasing Officer to join our team at our Pallini premises.

As a Planning & Purchasing Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of plant materials.

Requirements

More particularly:

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with internal teams, departments as required 
• Analyze, maintain, and execute plant materials requirement from MRP 
• Analyze planning data in SAP and adjust requirements accordingly notifying the appropriate supplier 
• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders 
• Release and maintain purchase orders in support of production schedules for assigned commodities 
• Interface with suppliers on a daily basis via phone, email, and in-person to maintain a favorable supplier relationship and to ensure on-time delivery of product 
• Take the necessary actions in order the materials to be available on time based on the packaging schedule 
• Be responsible for reporting 

Minimum Qualifications:

•  BSc Degree in relevant field, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Administration 
• 1-3 years of relevant working experience 

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking) 

• Ιn-depth knowledge and experience in SAP or similar ERP system would be considered an asset 

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 

• Exceptional communication skills, strong project management skills

Benefits

What you'll gain:

Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere

Exposure to challenging business issues and practices

Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.