Procurement Buyer I: Global Sourcing & Cost Savings

Planet Pharma; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a procurement professional to lead and optimize purchasing activities across site and global initiatives. Responsibilities include processing requisitions, managing POs, and resolving issues to support product launches and cost savings.

The role emphasizes supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet project timelines and ensure compliant sourcing decisions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or Associate degree preferred; 3+ years purchasing/supply chain experience.
• Alternatively, 10+ years of relevant buying, purchasing and/or supply chain experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with cost savings initiatives and supplier management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify site-level and global procurement initiatives for cost savings.
• Process requisitions and place orders with Catalent Pharma Solutions approved suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end PO life cycle in JDE ERP.
• Resolve PO, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Develop supplier relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Education

BA/BS or Associate degree preferred

10+ years of purchasing/supply chain experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

JDE ERP

Job description

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a procurement professional to lead and optimize purchasing activities across site and global initiatives. Responsibilities include processing requisitions, managing POs, and resolving issues to support product launches and cost savings.

The role emphasizes supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet project timelines and ensure compliant sourcing decisions.