Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Position Title:

Buyer

Location:

Assembly Drive, Rockford, IL 61109

Shift: 1st Shift

• Evaluate sales quotes to select vendors for quoting process opportunity.
• Manage all vendor communications and related orders including transportation, carrier damage, non-conforming components, and paperwork discrepancies.
• Set goals to track KPIs and measure results to achieve 2‑3% savings year over year.
• Utilize data analytics to review supplier performance on KPIs and drive continuous improvements.
• Support existing and new component purchases, selecting the most capable, cost‑effective suppliers to meet material specifications.
• Drive vendor management to ensure the highest level of quality and service.
• Select and partner with key suppliers to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality delivery of products.
• Partner with key functions—finance, estimating, business development, and operations—to align results with the site’s goals.
• Develop innovative strategies to achieve savings while promoting continuous cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Act as liaison among vendors, business units, and operations teams to resolve material or service issues promptly.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for continuous improvement and manage financial risk.
• Analyze purchase price variances compared to quotes.
• Ensure all components will run on selected PCI machines for production.
• Manage inventory levels, warehouse capacity, and slow‑moving inventory.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and processes for the entire procurement team.
• Provide overtime or weekend work as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or 1‑5 years of related experience.
• College level mathematical skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with ability to perform complex tasks.
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken communication.
• High reasoning skills to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in various forms.
• Sound judgment and the ability to present information effectively.
• Willingness to make decisions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment daily.
• Knowledge of PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures.

For Illinois residents: $62,960K to $70,830K, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by experience, education, credentials, geography, and expertise.

The company offers paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, equity and inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose.