Sr. Buyer/Senior Analyst, Direct Materials

Lantheus; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability benefits

Pre-tax accounts

Job summary

Lantheus, a leading radiopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Buyer of Direct Materials in Bedford, MA to manage procurement activity, supplier relationships, and SAP S/4Hana-based processes to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.

This on-site role requires 3 days/week on site, with up to 15% travel. The successful candidate will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Category Management to optimize supply chain performance and execute strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in procurement or strategic sourcing; pharma sourcing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Significant experience with ERP procurement tools; SAP S/4Hana preferred.
• Ability to negotiate in varied scenarios with limited data.
• Knowledge of GMP and FDA compliance requirements.
• Ability to work across levels in a matrix organization with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication; able to lead meetings and produce actionable reports.
• Experience managing and improving supplier performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in SAP, including requisitions, POs, and supplier releases.
• Monitor material availability and manage supplier delivery schedules to meet timelines.
• Serve as primary liaison for supplier contact and document performance per procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement with suppliers and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain master data and MRP parameters in SAP for procurement accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows and ERP enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
• Process Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs as needed.
• Prepare analytical reports and dashboards summarizing procurement performance.
• Demonstrate Lantheus values: accountability, quality, customer service, efficiency, collaboration, safety.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4Hana

Job description

Lantheus (NASDAQ: LNTH) is the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company, delivering life-changing science to enable clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes. Headquartered in Massachusetts with offices in New Jersey, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom, Lantheus has been providing radiopharmaceutical solutions for nearly 70 years.

Today, we’re expanding our portfolio and pipeline across oncology, neurology and cardiology. Through recent acquisitions, along with strategic partnerships across the life sciences ecosystem, we are accelerating our efforts to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes around the world.

At Lantheus we are purpose-driven, and every employee plays a vital role in our success. We’re dedicated to cultivating a high-growth, forward-thinking culture where innovation thrives and diverse perspectives drive meaningful progress.

Join us and be part of a company where your contributions make a real impact, because we know someone's health is in our hands.

Summary Of Role

Lantheus is seeking a motivated Senior Buyer of Direct Materials to manage procurement activity and supplier relationships. This position leverages SAP S/4Hana system expertise and negotiation capabilities to place orders, ensure timeline delivery of materials (expediting when necessary) and drive operational excellence. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to effectively partner with Category Managers, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to optimize supply chain processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is based in Bedford, MA and requires a presence on-site (two/three) days per week, and open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in SAP, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier releases.
• Monitor material availability and manage supplier delivery schedules to meet production timelines.
• Serve as primary liaison for day-to-day supplier contact and document supplier performance in accordance with internal procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement with suppliers, using systems and tools to monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate master data and MRP parameters in SAP to support procurement accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows and support ERP enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to internal SOPs, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
• Process Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs as needed.
• Prepare analytical reports and dashboards summarizing procurement performance and recommendations.
• Consistently demonstrate Lantheus values with a focus on accountability, quality, customer service, efficiency, collaboration, and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or similar positions required; Experience in radiopharma or pharma sourcing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Significant Experience using ERP systems for purchasing (SAP S/4Hana experience highly preferred) and other procurement tools.
• Ability to negotiate in varied scenarios with and without leverage and with limited data when necessary.
• Knowledge of GMP and FDA compliance requirements.
• Ability to work across levels and functions within the organization and within matrixed environments required; Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are critical.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to lead meetings and produce actionable reports.
• Proven ability to manage complexity and prioritize effectively.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to thrive in a changing environment.
• Experience managing and improving supplier performance.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office other enterprise software.

Other Requirements

• This position requires 3 days/week on site minimum (4 days preferred) in Bedford, MA.
• Travel approximately 15% in accordance with business requirements.

The Ideal Candidate Will Embody Lantheus Core Values

• Let people be their best
• Respect one another and act as one
• Learn, adapt, and win
• Know someone’s health is in our hands
• Own the solution and make it happen

The pay range for this position is between $80,000 and $119,000 annually.

Actual base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Employees in this position are eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash incentive, and depending on the level of the role may be eligible for a discretionary annual equity award. Benefits for this position include a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Other offerings include life and disability benefits, pre-tax accounts, a 401(k) with company contribution, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave.

Interested candidates can apply at Lantheus.com. Applications for this position will be accepted until July 24, 2026.

Lantheus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Lantheus is an E-Verify Employer.