Purchaser

SCHOTT Pharma USA Inc; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Vision/Dental benefits

Job summary

SCHOTT Pharma USA Inc. is seeking a Purchaser to manage local purchasing and supply management activities, ensuring on-time delivery and policy compliance.

You will act as the primary contact for suppliers and internal customers, supporting global procurement initiatives and cost-saving projects. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in material planning or purchasing, 3+ years of leadership, and proficiency in SAP, MRP/MPS, MS Office, and QMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or related field, required
• Minimum of five years of experience in Material Planning or Purchasing
• Minimum of three years of leadership and/or management experience, preferred
• APICS or CPIM certification, preferred
• Experience with MRP/MPS, preferred
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 15378, along with cGMP and ISO
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP and electronic QMS systems
• Multi-tasking abilities, decision making, detail oriented
• Read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Manage all local purchasing and supply management activities, including sourcing, quoting, supplier selection, PO processing and on-time delivery
• Serve as primary purchasing contact for local suppliers and internal customers while supporting global procurement
• Review requisitions and POs, maintain SAP data, generate procurement reports and ensure policy compliance
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, resolve escalations, expedite orders and support VMI
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize procurement processes and service levels
• Lead cost savings, value generation, benchmarking, supplier development and global sourcing
• Monitor supplier performance via scorecards and reviews to meet quality, delivery, cost and sustainability goals
• Manage invoice reconciliation, past-due orders and supply-disruption action plans
• Ensure compliance with Code of Conduct, ISO standards and cGMP

Skills

Local purchasing

Supplier management

SAP

MS Office

QMS systems

Material planning

English proficiency

Decision making

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Management / Logistics / Supply Chain / Business Admin

Tools

APICS CPIM (preferred)

MRP/MPS

ISO 9001/14001/15378, cGMP

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI)

Job description

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Career Opportunities: Purchaser (89277)

Human health matters. SCHOTT Pharma designs science-based solutions to ensure medications are safe and easy to use globally. A team of 4,700 people from over 60 nations contributes to global healthcare. With 17 sites worldwide, the company is headquartered in Mainz, Germany, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and committed to sustainable development for society and the environment.

Your Contribution

• Manage all local purchasing and supply management activities, including sourcing, quoting, supplier selection, purchase order processing, and on-time delivery of materials and services
• Serve as the primary purchasing contact and subject matter expert for local suppliers, internal customers, and regional market requirements while supporting global procurement initiatives
• Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders, maintain SAP purchasing data, generate procurement reports, and ensure compliance with internal purchasing standards
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships by resolving escalations, managing acknowledgements, expediting critical orders, and supporting vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and vending programs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to support business needs, optimize procurement processes, and improve purchasing efficiency and service levels
• Lead cost savings, value generation, benchmarking, supplier development, and global sourcing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and development projects to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability objectives are achieved
• Manage invoice reconciliation, past-due orders, and supply chain disruptions by coordinating action plans to meet short-term demand requirements and resolve critical supply issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, the Code of Conduct, ISO standards, cGMP requirements, and all procurement-related procedures and controls
• Promote a safe work environment by supporting EHS initiatives, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining workplace safety and housekeeping standards

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or related field, required
• Minimum of five years of experience in Material Planning or Purchasing, required
• Minimum of three years of leadership and/or management experience, preferred
• APICS or CPIM certification, preferred
• Experience with MRP/MPS, preferred
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 15378, along with cGMP and ISO
• Thorough MS Office applications, SAP and electronic QMS systems
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Decision making
• Detail oriented approach
• Forward/creative thinking
• Service oriented
• Ability to read, write and speak English language
• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Short and long term disability
• Paid time off
• Other supplemental benefits available upon election