GMP Supply Chain Sr. Specialist - Planner/Buyer (contract) 55555
About this role
Job Description
Supply Chain Senior Specialist will support Material Operations
The ideal candidate will have Planner/Buyer experience in a GMP/Pharmaceutical environment, experience working with raw materials and ERP systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support or manage projects related to material planning, and or material purchasing.
- Participates in the creation and maintenance of material forecasts and replenishment models.
- Draft and maintain supply planning models and reports to drive E&O analysis, SKU rationalization, and inventory balancing.
- Drive material and supplier onboarding activities to include the creation of master files, material specifications, and initiate master data requests.
- Create, track and publish open order reports.
- Executes purchase requisitions for suppliers and coordinates material deliveries.
- May perform or aid others in negotiation of schedule, delivery, cost, terms, etc.
- Works with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality, delivery, or financial issues.
- Collaborate with purchasing professionals and cross-functional stakeholders pursuing opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Maintains purchasing master data to include lead time, pricing, approved vendors, etc.
- Participates in the development and improvement of Materials planning and procurement processes, standard work, and tools.
- Prioritize and perform assignments independently to satisfy required timelines, providing periodic updates and feedback to stakeholders and managers.
- Maintain strong cross functional relationships to bolster communication with all stakeholders.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Hands-On Knowledge of raw material planning, and purchasing processes
- Experience with ERP and digital planning systems.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high degree of collaboration.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written/oral).
- Experience with quality management systems (change controls, deviations, etc)
- Strong prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience working in a cGMP environment
- Experience in clinical and commercial drug product manufacturing environments.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Manufacturing Operations-related disciplines
- 3-5 years work experience
- Certificate / Associates Degree with 10+ years’ relevant work experience
Pay Range
$60-$70/hr
Requisition Disclaimer
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
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Company at a glance
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and has made significant advancements in cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, and acute pain — and continues to progress clinical and research programs in these diseases. We also have a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where we have deep insight into causal human biology, including acute and neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes and myotonic dystrophy type 1.
Our global headquarters is in Boston, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices worldwide.
Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. We have also earned a spot on TIME Most Influential Companies, TIME Best Inventions, and Fast Company Most Innovative Companies lists. Our research and medicines have received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the Prix Galien, the Scrip Award and the Breakthrough Prize awards.
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