Pharmaceutical Procurement Specialist - The Staffing Resource Group, Inc

Pharmaceutical Procurement Specialist

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Environment: A global leader and trusted supplier in the pharma, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the company is focused on advanced manufacturing, high-quality control systems, regulatory expertise, and research and development (R&D) capabilities. The company s products and services include active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), stem cell therapies, drinking water sanitizers, vitamin B compounds, organic personal care ingredients, industrial preservatives, and microbial control solution to combat viruses, bacteria, and other dangerous pathogens.

• Title: Pharmaceutical Procurement Specialist
• Location: REMOTE
• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Salary: Up to $45hr based on experience (Benefits available)
• Employment Type: Long Term Contract

Position Summary:
The Category Buyer is responsible for Capex Process Equipment procurement activities for Lonza USA sites of approximately $10m to $500m. The Category Buyer is responsible for all assigned procurement activities related to process equipment for projects across North America. This role supports Lonza s strategic growth and investments, delivering new manufacturing capacity.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supports category strategy for Process & Clean Utilities Equipment that matches supply market capabilities with Lonza business needs in the America s.
• Supports supplier relationship management (SRM) and supplier development activities to ensure reliable supply and maximize the full value of supplier relationships.
• Drive supplier performance, compliance and accountability through supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Support the development of supply risk management strategies and drive development and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Manage relationships with suppliers acting as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Work closely with Project Procurement Execution teams to ensure category strategies are translated into project execution plans.
• Plan, lead and execute negotiations of assigned packages on specific Capex projects.
• Ensure project sourcing objectives, actions and priorities are aligned both within Global Capex Procurement, Global Engineering and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to develop cost reduction strategies and implementation plans that meet projects / business needs.
• Report savings monthly as well as maintain the project savings pipeline.
• Project procurement tasks, including: Procurement of machinery for the assigned investment projects; Development of project purchasing strategy, execution and coordination of procurement activities for assigned investment projects; Drive awareness of supply issues within the project, clarifying business impact and lead resolution plans.

Preferred Core Skills:
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to craft commercial contracts and agreements
Project and procurement management skills
Team player with ability to work efficiently in a matrix organization & interdisciplinary teams
MS Office, SAP, Oracle Unifier
Excellent business mindset, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills


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