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About us Human health matters. SCHOTT Pharma designs science-based solutions to ensure medications are safe and easy to use globally. A team of 4,700 people from over 60 nations contributes to global healthcare. With 17 sites worldwide, the company is headquartered in Mainz, Germany, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and committed to sustainable development for society and the environment.

Your Contribution Manage all local purchasing and supply management activities, including sourcing, quoting, supplier selection, purchase order processing, and on-time delivery of materials and services

Serve as the primary purchasing contact and subject matter expert for local suppliers, internal customers, and regional market requirements while supporting global procurement initiatives

Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders, maintain SAP purchasing data, generate procurement reports, and ensure compliance with internal purchasing standards

Build and maintain effective supplier relationships by resolving escalations, managing acknowledgements, expediting critical orders, and supporting vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and vending programs

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to support business needs, optimize procurement processes, and improve purchasing efficiency and service levels

Lead cost savings, value generation, benchmarking, supplier development, and global sourcing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and development projects to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability objectives are achieved

Manage invoice reconciliation, past-due orders, and supply chain disruptions by coordinating action plans to meet short-term demand requirements and resolve critical supply issues

Ensure compliance with company policies, the Code of Conduct, ISO standards, cGMP requirements, and all procurement-related procedures and controls

Promote a safe work environment by supporting EHS initiatives, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining workplace safety and housekeeping standards

Your Profile Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or related field, required

Minimum of five years of experience in Material Planning or Purchasing, required  Minimum of three years of leadership and/or management experience, preferredAPICS or CPIM certification, preferred

Experience with MRP/MPS, preferred

Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 15378, along with cGMP and ISO Thorough MS Office applications, SAP and electronic QMS systems

Multi-tasking abilities

Decision making

Detail oriented approach

Forward/creative thinking

Service oriented

Effective communication skills

Ability to read, write and speak English language

Your Benefits Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision

Short and long term disability Tuition reimbursement Paid time offPet insurance  Other supplemental benefits available upon election

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