Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform periodic review of supplier performance and work with his/her manager to alleviate any supplier issues. Periodic review may require setting reoccurring meetings with key suppliers.
• Support the Process Science Team by attending weekly production meetings, forecasting material needs and coordinating with the warehouse to ensure materials are available for scheduled production.
• Track all raw materials from time of purchase to time of receipt.
• Maintain data within the ERP system.
• Attend/host regular meetings with suppliers to review open orders/supplier performance.
• Accountable for maintaining inventory at planned levels.
• Works with manufacturing and lab teams to identify and source new raw materials.
• Maintain and update the Item Master as requested.
• Create and report key performance metrics related to purchasing and inventory management.
• Identifies and sets-up new suppliers through the Supplier Quality Management process.
• Work closely with Strategic Procurement to negotiate supply agreements and long-term purchase agreements.
• Forecast/Plan material needs to support manufacturing.
• Assist Warehouse team with any incoming receipt issues.
• Other related duties as assigned.
Essential Requirements:
• B.S. degree in supply chain, engineering, science, business or related degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 2 years of supply chain or buyer/planner experience preferred.
•Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate with limited supervision and exercise proper judgment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products.
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Accessibility and accommodation
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