Sr. Purchasing Agent at Aphena Pharma Solutions, Inc. in Liquid and Topicals Division MD - Easton, MD 21601

Job description

• Salary Range
• $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year
• Level
• Experienced
• Position Type
• Full Time
• Job Shift
• Day
• Education Level
• 4 Year Degree
• Travel Percentage
• None
• Category
• Purchasing - Procurement
• Aphena Pharma Solutions is looking for a Sr. Purchasing Agent to join our team in Easton, MD! Aphena Pharma Solutions is a dynamic pharma solutions provider focused on contract packaging, repackaging and manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, OTC, dietary supplement, animal health and medical device marketplaces.
• Manages the purchase and sourcing of assigned components and services from suppliers at the lowest total cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency of need considerations. Monitors the uninterrupted supply of component parts in support of manufacturing activity. Conducts market and material studies, lead sourcing projects for assigned component categories and support additional Purchasing initiatives while following established procurement policies and procedures to optimize overall value for Aphena Pharma.
• Reports to the Corporate Director Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Supply Chain Director by collecting and analyzing the business requirements, key cost drivers, supplier capabilities and industry trends to develop and implement category sourcing strategies that will optimize overall value for Aphena Pharma while ensuring supply and quality.
• Develop and grow relationships between key suppliers and key business stakeholders to ensure long term value for Aphena Pharma. Identify new raw material sources where appropriate and drive approval through respective processes. Troubleshoot inbound raw material supply chain constraints
• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Utilize influencing skills to bridge gaps across functional teams.
• Secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently. Identify different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited.
• Collect and analyze complex data to provide meaningful data trends and insights to develop category sourcing strategies. Use key sourcing tools and techniques in line with the approved strategic sourcing methodology.
• Understand and use key financial indicators (TCO, EBITDA, ROI, payment terms, saving measures, etc.) to help make better business decisions.
• Negotiate independently using key negotiating skills to obtain expected business results.
• Develop and track project action plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and with expected results.
• Promote a high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Aphena projects and requirements for Purchasing guidance and leadership.
• Recommends and implements changes in processes or procedures for assigned purchasing areas
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Qualifications
• BS/BA Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing and supply strategies, purchasing function concepts and of commodity tracking processes and practices
• Excellent negotiation skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing presentations and interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the corporation
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and component applications in a cGMP environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence others, in a team-based environment required.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks required while understanding the need to perform with a high sense of urgency.
• Excellent ability to identify, communicate, and implement continuous improvement opportunities required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word required.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Skills

Required

• Excellent negotiation skills required