Purchasing Specialist - Cherry Hill, United States - Beyond a Resume

Beyond a Resume
Beyond a Resume
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Cherry Hill, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description
Beyond A Resume seeks a Purchasing Specialist for our biotech client in Millville, NJ.


Job Overview:


The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for sourcing contract manufacturers, ingredients vendors, packaging materials vendors and production materials; Conducting RFPs to assess capabilities, quality, and pricing; developing, maintaining, and training contract manufacturers and vendors on procedures; sending and managing fulfillment of purchase orders.


Responsibilities:


  • Source the best quality contract manufacturers, ingredients, packaging (labels, bottles, caps, inner seals, tamper bands, boxes, etc.), and production materials (drums, bags, PPE, etc.).
  • Conduct RFPs for new vendors and create professional relationships with new and existing vendors to ensure the best results.
  • Plan and execute new vendor transitions with production and quality teams.
  • Coordinate artwork transitions and press checks with design team and vendors.
  • Manage quality assurance of all ingredients and materials.
  • Monitor commodity markets and make informed decisions.
  • Place purchase orders for materials in a timely manner with clear instructions for each vendor.
  • Ensure on time delivery of ordered materials meeting quality specifications.
  • Forecast and report out sourcing spend.
  • Perform spend analysis and review it with senior management.

Job Requirements:


  • Minimum 3 years of sourcing/purchasing experience in a nutraceutical/pharma/food industry.
  • Bachelor's degree from a fouryear college required.
  • Strong leadership, relationship building and communication skills.
  • Must be able to facilitate meetings with senior functional leads.
  • Ability to travel at least 20% of the time.

Pay:
$80,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience sourcing/purchasing experience in a nutraceutical/pharma/food industry?

Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:


  • Purchase orders: 3 years (required)
Contract Manufacturing Organizations: 3 years (required)

  • Forecasting: 3 years (required)
  • Purchasing: 3 years (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Cherry Hill, NJ: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (required)

Work Location:
In person
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