GMP Supply Chain Sr. Specialist PlannerBuyer (contract) 29680

Supply Chain Senior Specialist /Buyer will support procurement needs for various sites.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• RepresentsSupply Chain department on assigned project sub-teams and/or task forces and with general guidance executes supply chain production activities

• Participates in quality investigations by providing research and analyses

• Implementprocess improvements to reduce lead-time andeliminatenon-value-added activities

• Drive material and supplier onboarding activities to include the creation of master files material specifications andinitiate master data requests.

• Executes purchase orders for suppliers and coordinates material deliveries

• Purchases materials equipment supplies and services including those of a specialized or complex nature following prescribed regulations and procedures

• Prepares purchase orders and order schedules monitoring and accuratelymaintainingthem throughout their lifecycle effectively providing feedback to stakeholders on any issues that present risk to plans

• May perform or aid others in negotiation of schedule delivery cost terms etc.

• Works with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality delivery or financial issues

• Providestimelydisposition of non-conforming materials andmaintainssupplier performance measurements on quality delivery and service

• Compiles and analyzes supplier performance data to enable evaluation and ensure contract compliance

• Interfaces with strategic sourcing to improve surety of supply supplier development program spending and cost reduction/avoidance

• Collaborates with other purchasing professionals and cross-functional stakeholders pursuing opportunities for continuous improvement

• Maintains purchasing masterdata;lead time pricing approved vendors etc.

• Participates in the development and improvement ofpurchasingprocesses standard work and tools

• May train and coach new or less experienced team members

• Focuses on immediate and urgent business needs whileremainingengaged in continuous improvement

• Prioritize and perform assignments independently to satisfy required timelines providing periodic updates and feedback to stakeholders and managers

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Performsappropriate transactionsin the iProcurement system

• Receives in inventory into ERP and may resolve issues with documentation issues

• Maintain strong cross functional relationships to bolster communication with internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to contribute to complex contract negotiations

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high degree of effectiveness

• Possesses a distinguished record of delivering on critical project goals and moving projects forward

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written/oral) with all levels of the company

• Good understanding of the medical device and biotech industry and market

• Experience with quality management systems (change controls deviationsetc)

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

• Strong prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Experience working in a cGMP environment

• Experience working in a start-up environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain/ManufacturingOperations-related disciplines

• 3-5yearswork experience

• Certificate /Associates Degreewith 10 years relevant work experience