Primary responsibilities include: • Generates and communicates raw material purchase orders to suppliers based on MRP requirements issued by Planning • Expedites delivery of raw material orders, follows-up on back orders, and coordinates with the warehouse on receipt of materials • Initiates the Purchasing Info Records within our ERP system for new materials; working with raw material suppliers to confirm pricing, lead time and order quantities • Supports the Quality Department by coordinating with suppliers on raw material non-conformities, developing Supplier Scorecards, issuing and tracking receipt of Annual Quality Change Notification Documents, conducting Supplier Audits, and filing/tracking appropriate Quality Certifications of suppliers • Works with Accounts Payable to verify invoice discrepancies related to either quantity or price • Follows all GMP, FDA and ISO regulations and guidelines • Observes all safety rules and uses the proper PPE. The ideal candidate should possess the following: • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or equivalent • Preferred prior work experience in a procurement role within a manufacturing environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Solid background with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) • Strong experience with ERP Systems (preferably SAP or JD Edwards / Peoplesoft).