Purchaser

SCHOTT AG; Lebanon, Northern (Lebanon County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in the United States seeks an experienced Material Planner to manage local purchasing, supplier relationships, and on-time delivery while upholding ISO, cGMP, and internal standards.

You will drive cost savings, collaborate with departments, and maintain SAP data to support global procurement initiatives and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Material Planning or Purchasing.
• Minimum of three years of leadership and/or management experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Material Planning

Purchasing

Leadership

Cost Savings

Supplier Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Procurement

Decision Making

Detail Oriented

Forward Thinking

English Proficiency

ISO knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

MRP/MPS

QMS systems

MS Office

Job description

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

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