Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer

As the Buyer you will be accountable for the planning, purchasing to support inventory levels, and procurement within the production operations. In addition all MRO purchasing will run through the buyer and the purchasing/Purchase Order process. The role will work both internally and externally to ensure that all elements of these inputs are covered in order to maintain efficient operation throughout the supply chain and maintain all stock levels supporting the facility's needs.

This position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, planning and scheduling the movement of packaging materials, parts, maintenance items, services, supplies, finished goods and related materials through the production and inventory process. This includes placing orders, forecasting sales, reviewing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying new opportunities as they arise. You must work with vendors consistently to build strong relationships, resulting in lasting partnerships and favorable deals for the operation.

This position is performed on-site. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required based on business needs.

• Generate PO's to and build and maintain strong business relationships with third party vendors
• Negotiate strong and lasting partnerships and contracts with vendors
  
  Identify and recommend business opportunities with a multitude of account options
• Negotiate pricing and terms of business inputs, as well as cash terms
• Planning, forecasting and purchasing in order to manage inventory levels and maximize service to the customer while hitting inventory level and working capital targets
• Manage Purchasing of all inbound excipients and components (both hardware and packaging) needed for continuous production across all product lines
• Sourcing third party and wholesale products as required to enhance product portfolio
• Working closely with the finance and operations teams across all needs
• Assisting in hitting targets by achieving target stock levels, inventory turns and service levels
• Identifying project opportunities within the site or across the business removing organizational barriers to deliver continuous improvement
• Analyze data and forecast requirements with vendors as well as maintain safety stocks
  
  Set-up, plan, and coordinate with vendors for accountable service and negotiate with suppliers as required
• Coordinating the receipt and shipping of all goods to maintain service metrics.
• Track and trace freight and inbound deliveries
• Maintain and create detailed reports
• Data Entry and Reporting within Supply Chain for the entire site
• Proactively taking part in departmental meetings to ensure up to date communication is provided to the team
• Other duties as required/needed to meet goals of the company
• Ensure supply chain operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law and ethically compliant
• Assure that all operations adhere to business and industry license requirements
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all materials, chemicals and equipment used in the operation and document activities by completing forms, reports, logs and records as required
• Ensuring all departmental data is accurate and audit ready
• Utilize only State approved excipients and packaging
• Work with QA on new inputs for approval with the State Regulators

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, buying, merchandising, or supply chain management
• Prior experience owning product categories, vendor relationships, and…