Purchasing Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and executes key processes and interactions with key vendors to support drug product manufacturing , packaging, and labelling of final product.

Activities include purchasing and accounting, vendor oversight and relations, issue resolution, communication and collaboration with key stakeholders and partners to ensure the required material are released on schedule and meets all necessary requirements. Manage purchasing including AP in coordination with project management and accounting.

Order, track and enter using Oracle NetSuite and project tracking tools.

Cross train with R&D purchasing team. Work with inventory / material handling team to track and audit inventory levels.

Manage purchase of equipment and other assets for the manufacturing operation. Work with the manufacturing and accounting department to correctly log data in Oracle NetSuite. Refine asset tracking systems to support regulatory and financial needs.

Ensure accurate and timely external supply chain information is available for key stakeholders and management processes

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in business, operations, supply chain, or relevant discipline. Hands on experience using accounting (such as Oracle NetSuite) and inventory management software

Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred Purchasing in a manufacturing environment preferred

Experience starting/setting up a new external supply chain organization, tools, and processes

Background working with ERP/MRP/Supply Chain systems and tools

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both spoken and written)

Strong relationship building skills—collaborates effectively with others, both internally and externally.

Takes accountability, develops and implements solutions to problems—does not blame others

Excellent leadership skills—builds and leads high performance teams, motivates, develops, coaches and inspires others.

Respects and values diverse thinking; works effectively cross culturally Effective negotiation skills with ability to employ different styles and/or strategies to influence others

Proven ability to manage multiple, sometimes complex and competing priorities to effective and efficient conclusion.

Ability to operate both strategically and tactically—understands and communicates the big picture while willing to roll up sleeves to get work done

Comfortable with ambiguity—able to work effectively in an evolving and dynamic environment, with experience developing structure and process to operate efficiently and effectively

Sense of urgency and ability to work effectively to timelines to ensure delivery of key services, supplies, goals and objectives