Share Email Opening Title Senior Procurement/Sourcing Specialist  Category Materials Management   Description Primary Objective of Position: The Senior Procurement/Sourcing Specialist obtains goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and office/lab/manufacturing related support activities, for the organization at the lowest total cost with a focus on total value. He/she will support other departments in supplier selection, defining product specifications and ordering practices that reflect the best interests of the company. He/she will lead projects that deliver value through cost savings, process improvement, supplier innovation, supplier management, negotiating pricing and contractual terms to help gain competitive advantage. He/she will propose and develop metrics and reporting functions to advance the procurement function at Recro. He/she will assist in setting the strategy and goals for the Procurement function. Major Duties/Responsibilities Purchases goods and services from approved and qualified suppliers in sufficient lead time to prevent materials shortages and recommend cost savings when possible. Ensures that all activities are in compliance with company policies/practices and regulatory requirements (SOX). Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Negotiates prices and follows competitive bidding procedures when necessary to ensure lowest total cost for specific materials, interacting with other departments as necessary. Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers to understand their capabilities/processes, and to resolve issues. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement and business needs. Resolve inquiries and professionally escalate concerns as needed. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with internal customers and vendors, to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. Resolves problems that arise in relation to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity or cost of purchased goods or services. Expedites delivery of goods when required. Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy Confers with internal customers regarding requirements, specifications, quantity, quality and delivery requirements. Recommends alternate suppliers where a savings in cost or improved delivery will result. Process purchase orders based on SAP MRP reports for raw materials, or purchase requisitions for MRO items and CAF's and send to the supplier in a timely manner. Follow up on orders to ensure on-time delivery and expected quality. Continually evaluate services offered by existing and prospective suppliers. Facilitates the competitive bidding process when required. Prepares bid requests based on identified requirements, submits to identified suppliers, reviews completed/submitted bid packages, and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Prepare required reports on a regular basis to track and monitor various areas of performance (cost savings, compliance to contract spend. Approves service invoices for payment. Provide SAP training for creating/changing/displaying requisitions. Review and analyze SAP Spend Queries Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, add value and work toward continuous improvement. May lead project initiatives. Provide other support to the Procurement function as directed. Lead or Supervisory Responsibilities: Not responsible for leading or supervising others   Position Requirements Minimum Job Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field is required. . Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years’ of direct work experience in sourcing, procurement and/or negotiating contracts is required. Procurement experience within the pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred. Previous work experience with SAP is highly preferred (similar ERP experience will be considered). Licenses, Certificates, Registrations: APICS CSCP certification is highly preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of cGMP’s and FDA regulatory guidelines Working knowledge of purchasing and planning processes and systems. Excellent oral and written communication skills Good critical thinking skills Detail oriented and well organize Able to manage competing priorities Continuous improvement approach Team player Ability to work in a high pressure environment, often under tight deadlines Ability to operate and influence across all business units. Effective) time management, and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and work independently Strong computer skills and knowledge of word processing software and spreadsheet software Act with professionalism and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position Ability to address problems quickly and effectively using factual data, possessing situational flexibility, knowing the resources to approach for efficient resolution and driving for results. Physical and Mental Demands and Work Environment: The physical and mental demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Peripheral vision. Mental Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use English written and oral communication skills; interact appropriately with staff, manage contractors, vendors and other encountered in the course of work; read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; collate and interpret technical and engineering data; generate technical reports of investigations; analyze and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments and projects concurrently. The employee is regularly required to apply computer skills covering word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. The employee is regularly required to apply mathematical formulae and engineering rules of thumb to tasks and execute technical and engineering calculations. Work Environment - The employee works under typical office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.   About the Organization Societal is a bi-coastal contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with expertise to deliver on our client's needs, regardless of complexity level. These projects span pre-Investigational New Drug (IND) development to commercial manufacturing and packaging for a wide range of therapeutic dosage forms. We provide industry leading support for small molecule therapeutic development, end-to-end regulatory support, clinical and commercial manufacturing, aseptic fill/finish, lyophilization, packaging and logistics services to the global pharmaceutical market. We do all of this in our best-in-class facilities in San Diego, California and Gainesville, Georgia. New hires will pass a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.   EOE Statement We are an EOE dedicated to a diverse workforce and a Drug-Free work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact careers@societalcdmo.com.   EmpID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Societal.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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