Procurement Specialist

About the Role:

As Procurement Specialist, you’ll manage site purchases of indirect goods and services that meet the operations quality, cost, and timeline requirements. You’ll play a key role in executing the end to end procurement process, which includes, the execution of orders, monitoring inventory levels, and measuring supplier performance. This role provides an opportunity to work with various cross functional teams, build relationships with vendors, and drive cost efficiencies that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line.

M-F 8-5pm

You Will:

Order Execution

• Assist in processing & managing purchase orders for multiple sites
• Track and trace deliveries
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on order status

Inventory Support

• Measure and monitor inventory levels to avoid stock out
• Coordinate with internal departments to anticipate future needs
• Ability to unload & assist with inventory management as deemed necessary

Vendor Coordination

• Effectively communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, ensure service guarantees, and resolve issues

Maintaining Records

• Verify and document delivery receipts, order confirmations, and inventory levels
• Update and manage information in system
• Audit and rectify billing issues

You Have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical purchasing, operations, or similar role is preferred
  • Understanding of procurement software is a plus (Netsuite, SAP, or other ERP systems)
• Skills:
  • Attention to detail and strong commitment to operational excellence
  • Strong ability to solve problems and action change
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft (excel, powerpoint, word)
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Conditions of Employment:

• This position will require working with Hazardous Drugs (HD) and would require that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be worn for the length of working with these drugs. These items would include gloves, respiratory protection, gown and other items as required.
• This position requires medical approval to wear respiratory protection in the form of negative or positive pressure respirators, including N95, full face respirator, SCBA, or Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Physical exertion required. Including, but not limited to, walking up to 50% of the time, standing up to 100% of the time, squatting and bending up to 20% of the time and lifting up to 80% of the time for up to a twelve hour shift. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Due to the risk of reproductive capability in handling or compounding certain Hazardous Drugs (HD) associates must be willing to confirm that they understand the potential risks (teratogenicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive effects) of handling hazardous drugs.