Senior Buyer Planner
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis
About this position
Afton Scientific is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) in Virginia that specializes in small-batch filling of injectables from clinical trials to approved commercial drugs.
Utilizing 35,000 Sq. Ft of manufacturing, lab, warehouse, and administrative space, Afton provides custom, innovative solutions for clinical to commercial sterile manufacturing, packaging and labeling, analytical and micro lab services, and pharmaceutical support services.
Our Ready-To-Fill® line continues with our philosophy of guidance and support for our clients. It offers top-quality pre-sterilized components to those who can fill in-house.
Serving clients in 18 Countries Successful NDA and ANDA drug registrations
In good standing with the FDA, PMDA, and MHRA
Afton Scientific is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) in Virginia that specializes in small-batch filling of injectables from clinical trials to approved commercial drugs.
Utilizing 35,000 Sq. Ft of manufacturing, lab, warehouse, and administrative space, Afton provides custom, innovative solutions for clinical to commercial sterile manufacturing, packaging and labeling, analytical and micro lab services, and pharmaceutical support services.
Our Ready-To-Fill® line continues with our philosophy of guidance and support for our clients. It offers top-quality pre-sterilized components to those who can fill in-house.
Serving clients in 18 Countries Successful NDA and ANDA drug registrations
In good standing with the FDA, PMDA, and MHRA
NOTE:
Afton Scientific does not sponsor work visas. No recruiters please.
Afton Scientific is seeking an experienced, proactive, and results-oriented Senior Buyer Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This position plays a key role in leading the procurement, planning, and management of raw materials and packaging needed to support manufacturing operations and assigned projects.
The Senior Buyer Planner will have significant responsibility for supplier relationships, forecasting, inventory strategy, material availability, and supply-risk mitigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex problems, developing supplier relationships, and improving the systems and processes that keep manufacturing operations running successfully.
Compensation$72,000 – $90,000 per year
Placement within the range will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and demonstrated competencies.
Primary Responsibilities- Obtain competitive quotes and procure materials required to support manufacturing and project needs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and actively manage supplier relationships.
- Monitor open purchase orders, supplier delivery performance, and critical material orders.
- Manage raw material, in-transit, and consignment inventory while maintaining accurate MRP planning data.
- Coordinate material availability to support production schedules while minimizing both shortages and excess inventory.
- Perform production and project material planning and assist with forecast planning.
- Create and maintain material allocations and pick lists.
- Define, review, and maintain inventory policies, including safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot sizes.
- Identify potential supply risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
- Participate in internal and external audits as required.
- Support Afton's Supplier Qualification Program.
- Author and review supply chain and quality-related documentation, including SOPs, specifications, Supplier Non-Conformances, regulatory reports, supplier audit reports, and new supplier documentation.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve supply chain efficiency, reliability, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
- Associate or bachelor's degree; degree requirement may be substituted with at least five years of experience in purchasing, material planning, and/or vendor management.
- Previous inventory management experience.
- Demonstrated experience procuring materials.
- Proficiency with SAP or another ERP system.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Outlook, Word, and…
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