GMP Supply Chain Sr. Specialist - Planner​/Buyer

Supply Chain Senior Specialist

Supply Chain Senior Specialist will support Material Operations. The ideal candidate will have Planner/Buyer experience in a GMP/Pharmaceutical environment, experience working with raw materials and ERP systems. Supply Chain Senior Specialist / Buyer will support procurement needs for various sites.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents Supply 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
• Implement process improvements to reduce lead-time and eliminate non-value-added activities
• Drive material and supplier onboarding activities to include the creation of master files, material specifications, and initiate 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 accurately maintaining them 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
• Provides timely disposition of non-conforming materials and maintains supplier 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 master data; lead time, pricing, approved vendors, etc.
• Participates in the development and improvement of purchasing processes, standard work, and tools
• May train and coach new or less experienced team members
• Focuses on immediate and urgent business needs while remaining engaged 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
• Performs appropriate transactions in 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, deviations, etc)
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Manufacturing Operations-related disciplines
• 3-5 years work experience
• Certificate / Associates Degree with 10+ years' relevant work experience

$60-$70/hr

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ("Vertex"). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third-party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting.

The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

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