Director; Purchasing

Description

Position Summary:

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for overseeing and optimizing day-to-day purchasing operations, vendor relationships and team management to ensure timely procurement and cost efficiency. 

Responsibilities: including but not limited to - 

• Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities including raw materials, printed components, and non-printed packaging. 
• Manage and mentor purchasing team members.
• Review open order reports with purchasing team members. 
• Adjust team member responsibilities accordingly considering workload and opportunities to achieve the highest level of effectiveness. 
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships striving for long term partnerships; interview vendors on site and conduct regular on and off-site meetings.
• Manage vendor negotiations with respect to pricing, vendor terms and delivery schedules for new and existing business.
• Execute purchase orders and vendor contracts to support business needs.
• Oversee material flow to ensure inventory is maintained and customer delivery dates are met. 
• Ensure project and cost saving trackers are maintained. 
• Monitor, review, and approve change controls as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Account Services, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Accounting, Quality and Warehouse. 
• Identify opportunities for second sourcing. 
• Evaluate daily purchasing reports, prioritize purchase orders by critical need; ensure orders meet the optimal levels to maximize quality and cost savings.
• Support department head in establishing and monitoring of key performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keep abreast of market trends, changes in business practices or code requirements.
• Lead continuous improvements initiatives for the Purchasing department. 
• Maintain and audit inventory database with accurate product and vendor information. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• MBA and 7+ years of experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or life science industry required; or,
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years purchasing experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical company required; or,
• 15+ years purchasing experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical company, required in lieu of a degree; and,
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading and developing a team.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Top notch negotiating and analytical skills.
• Adept in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, strong sense of urgency in resolving any issues.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills. 
• Proactive, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.

Physical Demands:

• Required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, computer controls.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., stand, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, talk, hear, and walk. 
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, ability to focus. 

Work Conditions: 

• Required to be present in the office to provide immediate supervision to direct reports, and collaborate with other departments daily.
• Employee travel/work hours/schedule/location and/or shift are subject to change based on business needs and Management discretion.  
• Potential to move between production operations sites/areas to complete job functions. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing personnel. 

Personal Protective Equipment or Attire Required for Position:

• As needed.

Pay Range:

$125,000 - $160,000 per year