Buyer

Mindlance; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking a Direct Procurement professional in New Hampshire to manage the procurement of single-use filters and production materials. You will support MRP, SAP data maintenance, and supplier relations to realize the Material Requirements Plan and effective PO creation.

Experience with GMP/GxP and procurement quality systems is preferred. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage vendor changes, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to onboard new raw materials while driving

Qualifications

• Experience in direct procurement and raw materials purchasing.
• GMP/GxP exposure preferred and familiarity with Procurement Quality Systems.
• Ability to manage supplier performance, vendor changes, and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor & track supplier performance and provide feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers.
• Support the implementation of supplier changes and initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers.
• Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure material & vendor master data and outline agreements are in SAP and up to date.
• Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including expediting delivery confirmations, MRP-driven changes, late or missing PO confirmations, and shipping issues.
• Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on on-time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues.
• Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements).
• Perform regular open order review meetings with Vendors.
• Support onboarding and approval of new raw materials and suppliers.
• Lead competitive bid processes and RFx market interventions; negotiate low-value contracts.
• Train new joiners and supervise junior colleagues; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier management

SAP ERP

MRP experience

Procurement

RFx processes

GMP/GxP experience

Vendor negotiations

MS Office

Communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain

APICS or equivalent MRP Planner certificate

ACCA, GPHR, CIPS, PgMP

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP systems

Job description

This is a Direct procurement role. This role will primarily focus on the procurement of single use filters, and other production materials. There are approximately 500 SKUs, from 15-20 suppliers for an annual spend of approximately ***M. Ideal candidates will have GMP/GxP experience and familitarity with Procurement Quality Systems. Role will work on Vendor Complaints, Vendor Change Notifications, Supply Chain Info, and Supplier Quality. SAP MRP experience is preferred, but any MRP experience is highly desired.

Proactively manage the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirement Plan can be realized. Ensure relevant Procurement Master Data is available and maintained in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) can be calculated reliably and the PO creation process can be as effective as possible. Support the category manager and strategic buyers to implement their supply strategies. Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable to

Responsibilities:

Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers

Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers

Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date

Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to:

• Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needs
• MRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In”
• Late or missing PO confirmations
• Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries

Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues

Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)

Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors

Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and supplier

Lead competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute RFx market interventions

Lead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplier

Train new joiners and junior colleagues

Supervise more junior colleagues in the team

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:

Customer service mindset and ability to manage several priorities simultaneously

Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skill sets

Working knowledge of general business practices

Experience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Purchasing of Direct (Raw Materials) (e.g. Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Process)

Conducting competitive bid processes

Experience of managing suppliers and carrying out low value negotiations

Able to persuade and influence suppliers to achieve best outcome for Lonza

Hands on experience of using SAP ERP in a purchasing/procurement role

Hands on experience of using Microsoft Office

Ideally APICS or equivalent MRP Planner certificate

Education

Associates or Bachelor in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain

ACCA, GPHR, CIPS, PgMP

Agility* Is willing to take on new challenges. Takes steps to adapt thinking and behavior to support change

Business Acumen* Uses knowledge of his/her business area to make accurate and timely decisions

Collaboration* Works as an active member of his/her and cross-functional team

Customer Focus* Understands what internal and/or external customers need from him/her to deliver in his/her respective role

Driving Results* Ensures quality standards are maintained while delivering results

Leadership* Contributes to a positive work environment. Acts as a reliable and dependable member of the team

EEO

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.