Buyer, Procurement

Job Summary

Maintains procurement activities and processes through approved vendors while ensuring high quality and low costs in a cGMP environment. Manages inventory levels and vendor relations to ensure continuous supply of required materials.

Area of Responsibility

• Initiate, follow-up, receive, and close Purchase Orders
• Resolve invoice issues related to assigned buying group
• Manage inventory levels and inventory flows using ERP (SAP), Excel, and analytical tools
• Plan materials inventory levels and update inventory specifications through QMS, Change Control, and CAPA systems
• Manage vendor and supplier relations for pricing, cost negotiations, purchase order deliveries, invoicing, complaints, non-conforming material, and Service Agreements
• Maintain cost savings to meet Global Procurement targets
• Manage vendor assessment program, file complaints, and lead investigations for incoming and non-conforming raw materials

• Education and Job Qualification

  • Minimum 4-6 years related experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech manufacturing environment preferred
  • Bachelor’s in related field required or equivalent experience

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload
  • Strong attention to detail and consistent, effective follow-up skills on multiple projects
  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work with all levels of employees and manage vendor relations
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, SAP
  • Use of TrackWise and EDMS preferred
  • Organized, motivated, disciplined, and results-oriented

  Work Conditions

  Office, Warehouse, Manufacturing

  Physical Requirements

  • Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Hear and talk
  • Close vision
  • Operate computer / office machines
  • Lift up to 15 lbs.

  Travel Estimate

  Up to 5%

  Pay and Benefits

  The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $71,000 to $79,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. The position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

  The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.