Buyer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Adare Pharma Solutions is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with locations across North America and Italy. We provide manufacturing, packaging, and research‑and‑development services to biotech firms and established pharmaceutical companies, enabling the delivery of lifesaving medicines in patient‑friendly formats. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, client‑centricity, and professional growth, supported by experienced leadership and a commitment to employee development.

About the role

The Buyer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist will perform direct‑materials sourcing and other procurement activities, including supplier relationship management, Procure‑to‑Pay processes, process improvement, delivery‑schedule management, and reporting in accordance with cGMP policies and procedures. The role is an active member of the Packaging Operations Team and Customer Project Development Teams, leading supplier sourcing and direct‑materials category reviews.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of new‑project sourcing and material ordering for primary and secondary packaging of oral solid‑dose therapeutics, covering bottles, caps, desiccants, excipients, cartooning, labeling, and Quality Control Lab supplies.
• Administer the Procure‑to‑Pay process and manage delivery schedules, certificates of analysis, and supplier quality issues; resolve or escalate as appropriate.
• Identify and source new suppliers to support new products and alternate sourcing, ensuring sustainability, cGMP compliance, and capacity needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers, product development, and finance to establish costs of new products.
• Develop and maintain reports on all sourcing activities to communicate the status of direct materials for development and alternate‑sourcing projects.
• Provide sourcing support for scale‑up, technology transfer, and commercial projects when needed.
• Follow cGMPs, safety procedures, DEA procedures, department SOPs, and company policies.
• Assist the department with other assigned functions and successfully complete all required training.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. preferably in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Life Sciences with some direct procurement knowledge, **or** a High School diploma with extensive experience sourcing direct materials for chemistry labs and/or packaging lines.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or another GMP‑regulated industry.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft AX Enterprise.
• Strong planning and coordination abilities; adaptable to changing priorities and project schedules.
• High quality and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Excellent written communication, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Effective teamwork and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good knowledge of cGMP requirements and current industry practices.
• Ability to present information effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement with no waiting period.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Disability coverage.