Strategic Senior Buyer & Planner - Supply Chain

Afton Scientific. LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Scientific is a Virginia-based contract manufacturing organization (CMO) specializing in small-batch fill manufacturing for clinical to commercial drugs. The Senior Buyer Planner leads procurement, planning, and supplier relationships to support manufacturing operations and projects, ensuring material availability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes forecasting accuracy, inventory policy definition, and collaboration with audits, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor\'s degree required; may substitute with 5 years\' purchasing experience.
• Experience in inventory management and material planning.
• Experience procuring materials and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency with SAP or another ERP system.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes and procure materials for manufacturing and project needs.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor delivery performance.
• Oversee raw material, in-transit, and inventory planning and maintain MRP data.
• Coordinate material availability to support production schedules and minimize shortages.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

ERP systems (SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Afton Scientific is a Virginia-based contract manufacturing organization (CMO) specializing in small-batch fill manufacturing for clinical to commercial drugs. The Senior Buyer Planner leads procurement, planning, and supplier relationships to support manufacturing operations and projects, ensuring material availability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes forecasting accuracy, inventory policy definition, and collaboration with audits, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement