GMP Supply Chain Sr. Specialist - Planner​/Buyer

Job Description

Supply Chain Senior Specialist will support Material Operations

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

• 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 andeliminatenon-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 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 master data;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

• Performs appropriate transaction sin 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Manufacturing Operations-related disciplines

• 3-5yearswork 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