" TRUE JOB TITLE: Buyer Planner
" # OF POSITIONS: 1
" MAX BILL RATE: ***/hr
" MAX MARK-UP: 46%
" LOCATION: 855 Shotwell Rd Clayton, NC
" DURATION: 1 year
" REPORTING EXPECTATIONS: On-Site; 8am-5pm
"TOP SKILLS PER MGR:
1. SAP (MM, PP, FI/CO)
2. Procurement Experience (P2P)
3. Sourcing Experience
PURPOSE:
This position will include purchasing responsibilities of MRO and Inventory purchasing, including the planning/scheduling of raw materials and hardware & consumables for inventory /campaign as required by production schedule. In addition this individual will be responsible for strategic sourcing projects, able to work with little direct supervision and function in a leadership capacity by providing guidance to other employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
" Purchase a wide variety of Items and Services, verify authorizations and account numbers. Process associated paperwork and expedite as necessary.
" Insure best price, quality and delivery for all MRO purchases.
" Maintain compliance with Approved Supplier List in accordance with internal procedures.
" Utilizing MRP system, generate purchase orders for all applicable inventory items. Complete all purchasing functions, including expediting, returns to vendor, obtaining quotes and supplier sourcing.
" Create and apply Novo Nordisk standard contract templates
" Develop and maintain good supplier relations.
" Plan, schedule, track and expedite materials through system.
" Maintain minimum stock levels for continuous operation by generating reorder list.
" Understand and use bills of materials, job numbers, and routing stages used for media/buffer solutions production and component kits for material availability.
" Maintain master materials plan in accordance with production schedule for manufacturing campaigns.
" Interface with Production, Quality Control and Facilities to plan material usage.
" Insure a smooth and effective flow of information to the Warehouse in order to maintain proper levels of inventory.
" Provide Materials Orientation to new employees.
" Oversee, direct and mentor more junior purchasing employees.
" Drive Strategic Sourcing projects and initiatives to improve the Purchasing function in terms of cost, quality and efficiency.
" Other duties as assigned.
" Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes.
" Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
" The ability to climb. stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and walk.
" The ability to pull, lift, finger, and grasp.
" The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication.
" Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers.
" While performing this job employee work involves sitting most of the time with walking and standing required only occasionally.
" This position may lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
" Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
" The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions, working in narrow aisles, and temperature changes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Certifications:
" Bachelor s degree or equivalent training and experience
Work Experience:
" Five (5) + years of experience in Materials (i.e. purchasing, planning, inventory and production control). Certified Purchasing Manager or APICS Certification preferred.
" Experience with fundamental cost/value analysis.
" Experience with SAP preferred.
" Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
" Knowledge of cGMP s, ISO and FDA requirements a plus.
" Able to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets.
" Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
" Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
" Proven ability to effectively interface with suppliers and knowledge of computerized inventory and MRP systems, word processing and spreadsheet/database software required.
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.