Recruiting For Less – Our Philadelphia client, a FDA registered, cGMP compliant and ISO certified contract pharmaceutical manufacturer is in need of a Purchasing Manager. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the procurement and inventory management of inventory and non-inventory supplies to support the company operations.
Responsibilities:
• Generate / place purchase orders with vendors on a timely manner based on Demand Planning.
• Maintain product and vendor information updates in ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels through MRP Reports or other available resources to determine quantity and delivery scheduling with suppliers.
• Prepare / issue Expiration Report (monthly) and Customer Supplied Inventory (every two weeks).
• Manage office supplies and other related general supplies as requested.
• Develop and recommend alternate suppliers meeting quality requirements, performance, compliance and price competitiveness. Identify opportunities for supplier reduction, creation of value, supply chain improvement and improve effectiveness.
• Maintain supplier agreements to ensure that performance and future business needs are aligned and company expectations are met.
• Collaborate with all departments (Quality, Production, Regulatory, etc.) to support their requirements.
• Review supply issues and communicate to management as necessary.
• Expedite open orders with vendors and resolve discrepancies with supplier shipments.
Qualifications:
Must have:
• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing, inventory control and merchandising
• Knowledge & experience working with: ERP / MRP system & cGMP’s
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Displays exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong organizational skills as well as excellent time management skills.
• Ability to perform all requirements independently with limited managerial oversight.
• Must possess the abilities to meet accelerated timelines, manage multiple shifting priorities and maximize efficiencies in a dynamic customer-focused environment.
• Superior attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work product.
Nice to have:
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Knowledge & experience working with:
o Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s)
o Excipients, vitamins & minerals
o Packaging (bottles, tubes, syringes, jars, aerosols…)
Compensation:
• Salary to 70k commensurate with experience, Vacation, Benefits, 401k
We thank all those who apply however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. Job ref #MPLPRCHMGR180330.