Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

• Perform all aspects of purchasing company products and services, including raw materials, packaging supplies, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), in accordance with company policy.
• Source the most competitive pricing and best quality products.
• Perform negotiation of cash discounts, volume purchasing discounts, and pricing of all materials.
• Review material requirements as defined by the company's ERP system to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Process purchase orders, ensuring documents are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory records, including pricing history and vendor relations.
• Confirm and update vendor list and participate in quarterly vendor performance review.
• Make recommendations for changing to vendor list as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to company safety requirements.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a Purchasing Department for a manufacturing company preferred
• Experience in a FDA-regulated facility preferred
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations preferred
• Good negotiating and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels within the organization and external contacts
• Solid decision making skills.

Demonstrates expertise in purchasing and inventory management within a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations while maintaining effective vendor relations and negotiating competitive pricing.

• Purchasing Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Inventory Control
• Regulatory Compliance
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

• Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Negotiation
• CGMP Knowledge
• FDA Regulations

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Team Collaboration

• MRO
• GMP
• OSHA
• Manufacturing
• Vendor Performance Review

• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel