Pharma Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Socket.dev; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a full-time on-site Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing for equipment, APIs, excipients, and supplies. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate terms.

The role requires a high school diploma, procurement or inventory experience, strong analytical skills, and Excel proficiency; preferred candidates hold a related degree or pharmacy technician license.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or supply-chain coordination.
• Strong analytical skills with quote comparison and cost justification; proficient in Excel.
• Excellent accuracy and organization with ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for equipment, APIs, excipients, and materials.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Analyze spend, pricing, supplier performance, and market conditions to inform leadership.
• Qualify and requalify suppliers and maintain the Approved Supplier List.
• Review supplier documentation, regulatory risk indicators, and compliance information.
• Create and route purchase orders within budgets; maintain records.
• Support receiving, cycle counts, inventories, recalls, audits, and inspections.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Spend analysis

Excel

Attention to detail

Vendor communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in supply-chain/finance (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Socket.dev in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a full-time on-site Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing for equipment, APIs, excipients, and supplies. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate terms.

The role requires a high school diploma, procurement or inventory experience, strong analytical skills, and Excel proficiency; preferred candidates hold a related degree or pharmacy technician license.