Associate, Purchasing

Career Site; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

USPL is seeking an Associate, Purchasing to join our Operations team in New Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on timely procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies across all facilities, ensuring compliance with GMP and company SOPs.

The successful candidate will issue purchase orders in the ERP system (Syspro, SAP), collaborate with planning, and maintain strong data analysis and Excel skills. Bilingual in Chinese or Hindi is a plus.

Qualifications

• Relevant supply chain or purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Issue Purchase orders in ERP for Raw Materials and packaging and send to vendors.
• Procure consumables to support manufacturing, engineering, Lab, and Warehouse.
• Ensure GMP/compliance with company policies and SOPs.
• Coordinate with planning and Purchasing to ensure PO accuracy.
• Promote safe workplace and comply with training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

ERP systems

MS Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Bi-lingual Chinese/Hindi

Tools

Syspro

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Date: 2025

Location: 1300 Airport Road, New Brunswick New Jersey

Title: Associate, Purchasing

Department: Operation (Purchasing)

Reports to: Senior Manager, Purchasing & Sourcing

FLSA: Exempt

Role Overview

The Purchasing Associate ensures the timely procurement of materials and components, manufacturing equipment, lab supplies, warehouse, and office supplies across all facilities.

Areas of Responsibility

• Issue Purchase orders in the ERP system for Raw Materials and/or packaging materials and sending them out to respective vendors.
• Issue Purchase orders in the ERP system for consumable goods to support manufacturing, engineering, Lab, and Warehouse across all facilities and sending them out to respective vendors.
• Ensure full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs at all times.
• Work closely with the planning team and Purchasing manager to ensure the accuracy of Purchase orders issued in the ERP system.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• Relevant supply chain or purchasing experience (preferably in a similar industry such as Pharmaceutical or Nutraceutical).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to read, write and speak English sufficiently.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions.
• Ability to interact effectively with different departments and with all levels of management.
• Must know MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Syspro, SAP) preferred.
• Bi-Lingual in either Chinese or Hindi is a plus.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments.
• Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Physical demands involved in office work such as the ability to talk, hear, use hands to hold and feel; work on a computer up to 7-8 hours a day; close vision required for computer usage.
• Must have the ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment utilized at this site, including safety glasses/goggles, hair nets, lab coats, and safety shoes.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Exposed to lab and/or plant floor working environments.
• Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions.
• Temperature controlled for heat and air conditioning.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" relationship.

USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Benefits And Compensation:Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation in the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.

Job Description Acknowledgement

I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I can perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodation.

1st shift - 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM