SCA Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic rapidly growing company consisting of passionate individuals who believe in our mission of providing high quality medications that are critical in saving and sustaining human life. SCA Pharma is an FDA 503B outsourcing facility providing customized medications for hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. We do this through unyielding quality, safety and integrity, our commitment to accountability and ownership, teamwork and creating better solutions by simplifying the complex.Summary:The Senior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing and inventory management of drugs and materials, MRO materials, services and other 503b cleanroom supplies as needed. This includes working with vendors to obtain the necessary documentation and certificates as required. Additionally, this position will be responsible for creating essential procurement reporting on a weekly/monthly basis to track key department metrics such as open purchase orders, inventory levels, on-time delivery, and cost management. Essential Functions:
- Maintain key planning parameters to ensure sufficient inventory stocking levels
- Produce and help maintain vendor forecasts
- Obtain necessary receiving documentation from vendors including certificates of analysis in a timely manner to facilitate efficient receipt of materials
- Manage MRO and raw materials supplier base to ensure on-time delivery and proper stocking levels
- Support the management of supplier relationships and partnerships along with Sr. Manager of Procurement
- Help to manage relationships with internal stakeholders (Planning, Accounts Payable, Quality)
- Ensure conformance to documented procedures
- Serve as an on-site support presence for ad-hoc purchasing needs specific to the Windsor, CT site
- Support the development of vendor scorecards
- Effectively communicate procurement updates with Planning/Operations, and problem solve issues
RequirementsRequired Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent purchasing/procurement experience
- 5+ years Procurement experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical industry required.
- Power BI experience is preferred
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to develop basic technical knowledge to support various systems enhancements
- Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
SCA Pharma is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.