Purchasing Manager

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases.

See Yourself at Telix

As a Purchasing Manager, the employee plays an important role in managing supplier relationships and executing purchasing & warehousing activities across both Telix Innovations (located at Herstal) and Telix Manufacturing Belgium (located at Seneffe) sites in EMEA. This position supports the full procurement lifecycle—from supplier selection and qualification to negotiation and day-to-day purchasing—ensuring alignment with operational needs, quality standards, and cost-efficiency goals. The role contributes to the continuity of supply, optimization of inventory, and compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. In addition, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for Purchasing and Warehousing teams, ensuring effective coordination, planning, performance management, and development of team members to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Supplier management

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Lead or support supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms and ensure reliable supply
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to periodic evaluations and audits
• Maintain up-to-date supplier documentation and records in compliance with quality standards

Team lead

• Manage the Purchasing and Warehousing team, ensuring clear communication of priorities, effective task allocation, and alignment with operational and strategic goals
• Support team development through coaching, performance management, and fostering a culture of accountability, rigor, efficiency and continuous improvement

Purchasing & warehousing controls

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, consumables, and services across both sites (TI & TMS) in EMEA
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders in the ERP system (e.g., SAP B1), good receipt in the ERP and QMS systems (eg. Master Control)
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing with operational needs
• Monitor inventory levels and anticipate procurement needs to prevent shortages

Compliance & Quality Support

• Ensure purchasing & warehousing activities comply with cGMP, internal SOPs & SOX
• Support quality processes such as Deviations, CAPA, and Change Controls related to procurement
• Participate in audits and contribute to documentation required by regulatory bodies

Education And Experience

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in purchasing, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in purchasing or sourcing operations, ideally in a GMP-regulated environment (pharmaceutical or similar industry)
• Proven experience in team leadership or people management, preferably within purchasing, warehousing, or supply chain functions
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP B1) and eQMS platforms (e.g., MasterControl) is a strong asset
• Experience supporting quality processes such as Deviations, CAPA, and Change Controls is desirable
• Experience with supplier qualification and negotiation processes
• Proficiency in English and French, both spoken and written

Key Capabilities

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleus and stakeholders
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and sta