Procurement Specialist II

Mindlance; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a Procurement Specialist II to create and maintain procurement master data in the ERP system. Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of pricing and ordering data, assisting Planner Buyers, and coordinating supplier changes. Candidates should have a high school diploma, SAP experience, and at least one year of purchasing experience. This position focuses on supporting timely purchasing of materials for manufacturing requirements and is based in Montgomery County.

Qualifications

• 1+ year purchasing or related experience required.
• 2+ years purchasing or pharmaceutical background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining accurate procurement master data in the ERP system.
• Create Purchase orders and facilitate controlled substances purchases.
• Provide input for Change Controls for new items.

Skills

Analytical thinker

SAP experience

Oracle experience

Understanding of ERP systems

Procurement background

Knowledge of pharmaceuticals

Informatica experience

Education

High School diploma

AA Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist II

Duration: 4+ months (With possible extension)

Job Description: Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accuracy of Procurement and related Master data in the ERP system. (please highlight this on resume)

• Analytical thinker
• SAP experience is MANDATORY
• Oracle would be great but is not mandatory; awareness of ERP systems and data required
• Understanding of SAP T‑Codes, tables, data fields and functionality preferred
• Procurement background is mandatory
• Pharmaceutical background preferred but not mandatory
• Experience with Informatica desired

Position Summary: Responsible for the creation, update, and accuracy of Procurement and related master data in the ERP system to support Procurement and Planner Buyers to ensure timely and accurate data in the purchasing of direct materials, from approved suppliers for manufacturing requirements. Provides support to the Planner Buyers and ensures accuracy of information on pricing etc in the ERP system. Has some knowledge of commonly‑used Procurement concepts, practices and procedures. Should be well familiar with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Travel Requirements: Minimal, local

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accuracy of Procurement and related Master data in the ERP system. New items and updates. Pricing, Ordering data.
• Provide input on Change Controls for new items created by other departments
• Create and submit Change Controls for changes to Master Data (Sourcing Rules, and Assignments, Approved Suppliers and Manufacturers)
• Coordination of supplier/manufacturer address and business changes between suppliers, Procurement, and initiate Change controls
• Create Purchase orders for R&D Materials and follow up deliveries (MINOR)
• Create end user letters to assist customs clearance of API orders.
• Facilitates DEA222 forms for controlled substances purchases
• Run Supplier Performance reports coordinate with Category and distribute as required

Primary Outcomes

• Accurate and timely Procurement master data to support the planning and purchasing of direct materials for manufacturing and R&D facilities.
• Accurate updated information of purchase orders in Oracle system
• Assistance to Planner Buyers
• Support of Procurement programs and procedures

Qualifications

Education Required: High School diploma

Education Preferred: AA Degree

Experience Required: 1+ year Purchasing or related experience

Experience Preferred: 2+ years purchasing or pharmaceutical/health care background

Specialized or Technical Knowledge: PC applications experienced (Microsoft Office) and working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. Oracle and/or SAP experience is required.

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