Senior Purchasing Agent

Aphena Pharma Solutions; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aphena Pharma Solutions, Liquid and Topicals Division in Easton, MD, seeks a full-time purchasing professional to support the Director of Purchasing by collecting and analyzing requirements, drivers and trends to develop category sourcing strategies that optimize value, supply and quality.

The candidate should have a BS/BA in supply chain or related field, CPSM certification, 8+ years in purchasing, experience with pharmaceutical/industrial chemicals, strong negotiation and Excel/ERP skills, and

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• CPSM Certified Professional in Supply Management desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment.
• Experience sourcing pharmaceutical and industrial chemicals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing strategies and commodity tracking processes.
• Experience sourcing packaging items – product contact and secondary.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes in a pharma cGMP environment.
• Ability to collaborate and influence others in a team-based environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with urgency.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• In-depth knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Willing to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Purchasing by collecting and analyzing business requirements and cost drivers.
• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies to optimize value, supply and quality.
• Build and grow relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Identify new raw material sources and drive approvals; troubleshoot inbound supply constraints.
• Negotiate independently to achieve expected business results.
• Define project plans and track progress to ensure timely delivery and results.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain or related field

CPSM Certification

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Liquid and Topicals Division MD - Easton, MD 21601

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Manufacturing

Come join our growing team at Aphena Pharma !!

Essential Duties

• Support the Director of Purchasing by collecting and analyzing the business requirements, key cost drivers, supplier capabilities and industry trends to develop and implement category sourcing strategies that will optimize overall value for Aphena Pharma while ensuring supply and quality.


• Develop and grow relationships between key suppliers and key business stakeholders to ensure long term value for Aphena Pharma.


• Identify new raw material sources where appropriate and drive approval through respective processes. Troubleshoot inbound raw material supply chain constraints


• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Utilize influencing skills to bridge gaps across functional teams.


• Secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently. Identify different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited.


• Collect and analyze complex data to provide meaningful data trends and insights to develop category sourcing strategies. Use key sourcing tools and techniques in line with the approved strategic sourcing methodology.


• Understand and use key financial indicators (TCO, EBITDA, ROI, payment terms, saving measures, etc.) to help make better business decisions


• Negotiate independently using key negotiating skills to obtain expected business results.


• Develop and track project action plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and with expected results.


• Promote a high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Aphena projects and requirements for Purchasing guidance and leadership.


• Recommends and implements changes in processes or procedures for assigned purchasing areas


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.


• CPSM Certified Professional in Supply Management desired.


• Minimum of 8 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience required.


• Experience sourcing and purchasing pharmaceutical and industrial chemicals.


• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing and supply strategies, purchasing function concepts and of commodity tracking processes and practices.


• Experience sourcing and purchasing packaging items – both product contact and secondary.


• Excellent negotiation skills required.


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and component applications in a pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment.


• Ability to work collaboratively and influence others, in a team-based environment required.


• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks required while understanding the need to perform with a high sense of urgency.


• Excellent ability to identify, communicate, and implement continuous improvement opportunities required.


• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word required.


• In depth knowledge or MRP/ERP systems


• Ability to travel up to 20%