Senior Material Buyer-Planner

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA, is seeking a Senior Material Buyer-Planner to lead procurement and planning to ensure uninterrupted material supply for production. The role drives sourcing, supplier management, and process improvements in a GMP-regulated environment.

You will mentor buyers, optimize inventory, and collaborate across Quality, Finance, Planning, and Operations to resolve regulatory challenges while maintaining accurate SAP data and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required, with 3+ years in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years with degree or 5+ years without pharma/FDA regulated industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MRP, SAP, and purchasing strategies; strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and planning activities to ensure uninterrupted material supply for production.
• Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Oversee MRP-driven planning and maintain optimal inventory levels with safety stocks.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Finance, Planning and Operations to ensure seamless material flow.
• Maintain master data in SAP and ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Senior Material Buyer-Planner

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next

As Spokane's Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you'll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your wellbeing shouldn't have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas - you belong here.

The Senior Material Buyer-Planner will lead procurement and planning activities to ensure uninterrupted material supply for production. Drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and process improvements. Act as a key decision-maker, providing leadership, problem-solving and proactive solutions to complex supply chain challenges.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and guide buyers and planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Provide direction during escalations and ensure timely resolution of critical supply issues.

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate complex contracts and establish long-term supplier partnerships.

Planning & Inventory Control

• Oversee MRP-driven planning to maintain optimal inventory levels and safety stocks.
• Anticipate material shortages and implement proactive measures to prevent production delays.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Monitor performance, issue corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality, Finance, Planning, and Operations to ensure seamless material flow.
• Lead initiatives to resolve regulatory and compliance challenges.

Data Integrity & Compliance

• Maintain accurate master data in SAP and ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs.
• Prepare and present performance reports to management.

Problem Solving & Initiative

• Analyze complex supply chain issues and implement innovative solutions.
• Take initiative to improve processes and reduce costs across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience: 3+ years in lieu of degree).
• Minimum 3 years with degree or 5 years without; Pharmaceutical/FDA regulated industry experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of MRP, SAP, and purchasing strategies; strong negotiation skills.
• Functional expert in critical problem solving required to understand specialized manufacturing/regulatory and quality situations and help formulate favourable outcomes.
• Ability to deal in complex situations that require varying levels of negotiation, action, and escalation.

Preferred

• Recognized Supply Chain certification.
• SAP expertise & advanced material planning.

Working Environment

• Prolonged computer use.
• Prolonged sitting required.

Location: Spokane, WA - On Site, Full Time

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $40.85-$55.28 per hour, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don't believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential

If you're seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we welcome your application today.

Careers - Jubilant HollisterStier

Jubilant HollisterStier is anEEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.