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Grifols, S.A; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols seeks a skilled supply chain professional to manage purchasing and inventory for the Healthcare Solutions business at RTP. You will ensure material availability to meet customer demand while optimizing stock levels and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities include demand forecasting, procurement, supplier performance, and data stewardship for the material master, with focus on on-time delivery, new product introductions, and cost-saving process improvements, while

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in inventory materials management, demand planning and purchasing.
• Experience or equivalency can be considered per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and inventory for the Healthcare Solutions business.
• Develop demand forecasts and execute procurement activities.
• Optimize inventory levels and maintain supplier relationships.
• Support purchasing, invoicing, and supplier quality issue resolution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure on-time delivery and supply continuity.
• Support new product introductions and lifecycle changes; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Demand planning

Supplier relationship mgmt

Material master data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to manage purchasing, inventory management, for the Healthcare Solutions business at RTP. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring material availability to support customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and maintaining strong supplier/vendor relationships.

Key responsibilities include managing demand forecasts, procurement activities, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and material master data. The position will also support the timely resolution of purchasing, invoicing, and supplier quality issues, while working closely with cross-functional teams to maintain continuity of supply and drive operational efficiency.

This individual will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials, support new product introductions, manage product lifecycle changes, and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and a customer-focused approach while ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and procedures. Experience with supply planning, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and knowledge of SAP is a requirement.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and 3-4 years of experience in inventory materials management, demand planning, and purchasing.

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.